Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 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
- New Model is Panasonic G95
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G85 was manufactured 2 years after the GH4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G85 matches up against the GH4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic GH4
G85 | GH4 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic G85
GH4 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH4
G85 | GH4 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G85 vs the GH4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GH4 is 69 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and GH4.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher G85 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 656 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 500 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $900 | $1,500 |