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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
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Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G85 was announced 8 years after the L10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G85 grades versus the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic L10

 G85 L10 
LaunchedSeptember 2016December 2007Newer by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic G85

 L10 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic L10

 G85 L10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G85 compared to the L10.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and L10 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and L10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G85 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G85 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 shots)
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (330 shots)
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-09-19 2007-12-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 656 429
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $350