Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.