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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very similar but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ70 was launched 4 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ70 matches up against the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 G85 FZ70 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2013More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 FZ70 G85 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 and the G85.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and G85 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and G85.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The FZ70 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FZ70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
56
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
72
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
Panasonic G85 Street photography features
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
55
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
64
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
55
 good battery (400 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 environment sealing
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
54
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (20mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (400 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse mode
73
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
26
 pretty wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-18 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 16 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 505 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 71
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 171 656
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $900