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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was launched 5 years after the GH2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G85 matches up vs the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GH2

 G85 GH2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016March 2011Newer by 67 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic G85

 GH2 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH2

 G85 GH2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 provides 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) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G85 and the GH2.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GH2 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent G85 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging info
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 60
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.3
DXO Low light score 656 655
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $1,000