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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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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

		

		

			
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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
72
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
35
 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
64
 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
Photography Glossary
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
73
 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)
41
 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