Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH2

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.