Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was revealed 6 years earlier than the G85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-11 grades vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and G85 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and G85.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic G85 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind in sensor tech.