Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GF8

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was revealed 8 months later than the GF8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G85 grades against the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G85 versus the GF8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and GF8 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and GF8.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher G85 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.