Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was introduced 2 years after the GM1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G85 grades versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G85 vs the GM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and GM1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger G85 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.