Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
Panasonic
75 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 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
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Beginner
Product Photography
Youtube
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | 20 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-B | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 20220.084score per dollar
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 20210.021score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022 offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
