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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ150 was brought out 5 years prior to the G85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ150 grades versus the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic G85

 FZ150 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ150

 G85 FZ150 
LaunchedSeptember 2016April 2012More modern by 54 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G85

 FZ150 G85 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ150 compared to the G85.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and G85 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and G85.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528g)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
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better than average battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (528g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-11 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lbs) 505 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 71
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.5
DXO Low light rating 132 656
Other
Battery life 410 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $900