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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G10 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the G85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the G10 scores against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic G85

 G10 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic G10

 G85 G10 
RevealedSeptember 2016August 2010More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G85

 G10 G85 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 versus the G85.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and G85 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and G85.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G85 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography features
Panasonic G85 Street photography features
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
45
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
54
better than average battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography features
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
23
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-09 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 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 rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 411 656
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $900