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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was revealed 5 years before the G85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G5 scores against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic G85

 G5 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic G5

 G85 G5 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2012Newer by 50 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic G85

 G5 G85 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G5 versus the G85.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and G85 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and G85.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
66
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
71
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
62
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-17 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 505 grams (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 618 656
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $900