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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G85 was revealed 4 years after the SZ1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G85 scores versus the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic SZ1

 G85 SZ1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 58 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic G85

 SZ1 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic SZ1

 G85 SZ1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers external 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) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G85 compared to the SZ1.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and SZ1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G85 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer G85 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
71
weather sealing
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (330 shots)
70
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 shots)
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone 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 505g (1.11 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 photographs
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $179