Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic GM5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was announced 2 years after the GM5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 grades versus the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 enjoys outside measurements 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 GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G85 and the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and GM5 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and GM5.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer G85 will have an advantage in sensor technology.