Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF5

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was released 4 years after the GF5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G85 matches up against the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G85 versus the GF5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and GF5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and GF5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G85 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G85 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.