Panasonic DMC-G85MK
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
Olympus
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic DMC-G85MK
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
85 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is highly praised for its excellent image stabilization, compact and lightweight system, and advanced computational features like Handheld High Res mode. Users coming from full-frame systems appreciate the portability and rugged build, though some note the EVF resolution could be better and low-light autofocus lags behind competitors like the Nikon D500. Overall, it is seen as a versatile and capable camera for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Compact and lightweight system
- Handheld High Res mode
- Rugged build quality
- Comfortable grip and ergonomics
Cons
- Low resolution EVF
- Low light autofocus not as good as Nikon D500
- No flash included in box
- RAW files not compatible with Mac Photos
Image stabilization 3
Portability 4
Build quality 3
Autofocus performance 5
Evf quality 2
Value for money 2
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Video
Photography
Travel
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic DMC-G85MK | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 200 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| 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 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-B | USB-C (USB 2.0)★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic DMC-G85MK
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III 2018
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
