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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 3 years after the G85 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G85

 E-M10 IV G85 
LaunchedAugust 2020September 2016More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 G85 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G85

 E-M10 IV G85 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the G85.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and G85 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and G85.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Panasonic G85
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
64
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
84
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G85
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Other name - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $900