Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF7

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.