Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G85

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was unveiled 3 years later than the G85 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the G100 matches up versus the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G100 vs the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and G85 is 81 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and G85.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G100 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.