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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Updated by Panasonic GH4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was revealed 4 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G85 matches up vs the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GH3

 G85 GH3 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2012More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G85

 GH3 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH3

 G85 GH3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G85 versus the GH3.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and GH3 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and GH3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger G85 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography information
Panasonic GH3 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
has focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 per charge)
71
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH3
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 shots)
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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 synchronize - 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 656 812
Other
Battery life 330 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $799