Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic G85

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was released 8 years prior to the G85 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G1 matches up versus the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 compared to the G85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and G85 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and G85.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G85 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.