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Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was revealed 5 years before the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G85 scores versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sigma fp L

 G85 fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic G85

 fp L G85 
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2016More recent by 54 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sigma fp L

 G85 fp L 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 provides physical 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) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G85 compared to the fp L.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and fp L is 69 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and fp L.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G85 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
89
focusing manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
65
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
73
environment sealing
has focus by touch
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
38
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G85 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sigma fp L
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $2,499