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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
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OM System OM-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was introduced 6 years after the G85 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 grades versus the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 G85 
RevealedOctober 2022September 2016More modern by 75 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 G85 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The OM System OM-5 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check out the OM System OM-5 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 vs the G85.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and G85 is 80 and 69 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and G85.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the OM System OM-5 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
78
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
72
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with OM System OM-5
Street photography with Panasonic G85
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
77
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery (310 per charge)
64
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 low battery (330 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with OM System OM-5
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
78
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery (310 CIPA)
71
 environment proof
 offers touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
78
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 low battery (310 shots)
73
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
78
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
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OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic G85
 OM System OM-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 310 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,200 $900