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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was manufactured 21 months after the SZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G85 scores against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic SZ10

 G85 SZ10 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2015Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic G85

 SZ10 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic SZ10

 G85 SZ10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G85 compared to the SZ10.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and SZ10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and SZ10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The G85 offers the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The newer G85 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (330 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (330 per charge)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (330 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.20 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 w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 200 pictures
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $200