Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched September 2012
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- 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
- Released September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL5 was revealed 5 years before the G85 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic G85
E-PL5 | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-PL5
G85 | E-PL5 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | September 2012 | More recent by 48 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G85
E-PL5 | G85 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the G85.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and G85 is 88 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and G85.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-PL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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 | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 505g (1.11 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $900 |