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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(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
Panasonic G85
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic G85

 E-P5 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-P5

 G85 E-P5 
IntroducedSeptember 2016October 2013Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G85

 E-P5 G85 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and G85 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (420 grams)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (420 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than others (420 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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