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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G85 was revealed 4 years after the TS20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G85 scores against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic TS20

 G85 TS20 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2012More modern by 57 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic G85

 TS20 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS20

 G85 TS20 

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has got physical dimensions 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G85 and the TS20.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and TS20 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The G85 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer G85 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
64
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 per charge)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2016-09-19 2012-01-31
Physical type 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 surface 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 resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Form 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $179