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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic G85
(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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was introduced 12 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-300 scores vs the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic G85

 E-300 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-300

 G85 E-300 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2005Newer by 142 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k134kClearer display (+906k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic G85

 E-300 G85 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-300 vs the G85.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and G85 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and G85.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic G85 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
48
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (8MP)
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-300
Street photography with Panasonic G85
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G85 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 Lumix DMC-G80
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2005-01-10 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 400 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 134 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $900