Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- New Model is Panasonic G95
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z6 was released 24 months after the G85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z6 grades against the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic G85
Z6 | G85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2018 | September 2016 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Nikon Z6
G85 | Z6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic G85
Z6 | G85 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 against the G85.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and G85 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and G85.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,997 | $900 |