Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G85

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was introduced 3 years prior to the G85 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 against the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and G85 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and G85.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.