Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GH3
G85 | GH3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | September 2012 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G85
GH3 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH3
G85 | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and GH3 is 69 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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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 |