Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Renewed by Panasonic G95
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M10 II was brought out 13 months before the G85 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 II matches up against the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic G85
E-M10 II | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-M10 II
G85 | E-M10 II | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | August 2015 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85
E-M10 II | G85 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II against the G85.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and G85 is 82 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and G85.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-M10 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 842 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $900 |