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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the G85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 grades against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic G85

 E-M5 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-M5

 G85 E-M5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2012Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k610kSharper screen (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G85

 E-M5 G85 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 vs the G85.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and G85 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and G85.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-M5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of phase detect AF
64
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
66
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging details
Panasonic G85 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-30 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 425 grams (0.94 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 826 656
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $799 $900