Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was released 12 months after the G85 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 III scores vs the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III features external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III versus the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and G85 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and G85.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.