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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was manufactured 20 months after the GF7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G85 grades versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GF7

 G85 GF7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2015More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic G85

 GF7 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GF7

 G85 GF7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G85 vs the GF7.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GF7 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger G85 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
64
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
70
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (330 shots)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $900 $308