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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the G85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ200 grades against the G85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G85

 FZ200 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G85 FZ200 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2012More recent by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G85

 FZ200 G85 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 and the G85.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and G85 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and G85.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G85 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-18 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 505 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 71
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 114 656
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $900