Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was released 5 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G85 scores vs the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 features exterior measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G85 versus the ZS8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and ZS8 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and ZS8.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent G85 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.