Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G85

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was revealed 7 years before the G85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G2 scores vs the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G2 vs the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and G85 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and G85.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G85 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.