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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was revealed 7 months prior to the G85 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PEN-F matches up vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic G85

 PEN-F G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus PEN-F

 G85 PEN-F 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2016Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G85

 PEN-F G85 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the G85.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and G85 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and G85.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older PEN-F will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
terrible battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
75
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 per charge)
71
environment proof
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging advice
Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G85
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-27 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light rating 894 656
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $900