Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
Panasonic
75 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z5
Nikon
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
Nikon Z Z5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK | Nikon Z Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 24.299999237060547 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 470 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-B | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Mini-HDMI |
| 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Nikon Z Z5
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
Nikon Z Z5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z5
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
