Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G85 was unveiled 7 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G85 grades vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic ZS1
G85 | ZS1 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | May 2009 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic G85
ZS1 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 has external 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G85 versus the ZS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZS1 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and ZS1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G85 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern G85 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-G80 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $900 | $0 |