Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Launched October 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
(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
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P5 was manufactured 4 years before the G85 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P5 matches up vs the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic G85
E-P5 | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-P5
G85 | E-P5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | October 2013 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G85
E-P5 | G85 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 compared to the G85.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and G85 is 85 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and G85.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-P5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total 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 | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 330 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $389 | $900 |