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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 7010 was unveiled 8 years before the G85 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7010 matches up versus the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic G85

 7010 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus 7010

 G85 7010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016July 2009Newer by 87 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic G85

 7010 G85 

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 against the G85.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and G85 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and G85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
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 ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-G80
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $900