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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and G85 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was introduced 2 years after the G85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1R matches up vs the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic G85

 S1R G85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016Newer by 29 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic S1R

 G85 S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic G85

 S1R G85 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements 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 change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1R vs the G85.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and G85 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and G85.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with extra detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Panasonic G85 Street photography details
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
low battery power (360 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (360 per charge)
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-01 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 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 range 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 w/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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 71
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 3525 656
Other
Battery life 360 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,698 $900