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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was manufactured 2 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G85 matches up versus the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic LZ40

 G85 LZ40 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2014More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic G85

 LZ40 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic LZ40

 G85 LZ40 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G85 against the LZ40.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and LZ40 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and LZ40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
44
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 524 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $219