Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
Panasonic
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
82 out of 100 high confidence 186 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is widely praised as an excellent value for beginners and intermediate users, offering great 4K video, solid image stabilization, and weather sealing at an affordable price. Many users highlight its reliable performance for vlogging, streaming, and content creation, though some note a plasticky build and occasional autofocus issues. A few negative experiences involve defective units or shipping problems, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great 4K video quality
- Effective in-body image stabilization
- Weather-sealed body and kit lens
- No recording time limit
Cons
- Plasticky build quality
- Autofocus lag in some conditions
- So-so still image quality with kit lens
- No headphone jack for audio monitoring
- No external power supply available
Value for money 18
Video quality 15
Image stabilization 10
Weather sealing 8
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
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Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 50★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 440 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-B | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.