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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85

Portability
59 Imaging
63 Features
89 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH6
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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and G85 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 II was introduced 4 years after the G85 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH5 II scores versus the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 GH5 II G85 
RevealedJuly 2021September 2016Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GH5 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 GH5 II G85 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 II enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GH5 II and the G85.
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and G85 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 II and G85.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GH5 II to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger GH5 II should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
72
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
64
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 low battery (330 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography information
Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
69
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
71
 weather proof
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
76
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (400 shots)
73
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
76
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
 does have mic socket
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic jack
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2 Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-07-30 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 108 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4992x3744 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 727 grams (1.60 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1136 656
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,700 $900