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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic G95, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G85 was brought out 3 years before the G95 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G85 matches up vs the G95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic G95

 G85 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic G85

 G95 G85 
ReleasedApril 2019September 2016More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic G95

 G85 G95 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G85 and the G95.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and G95 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and G95.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G95 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G85 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography information
Panasonic G95 Street photography information
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-G90
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 505g (1.11 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $998