Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-G9Lumix DMC-G85
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
      MSRP$1699 (body only)$899 (body only), $999 (w/12-60 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.33 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884592 x 3448
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White SetPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points22549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.66x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP      		Up to 9 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button) (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      DxO Low Light ISO656
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]      		H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      1280 x 720
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Dimensions137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62")128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75"7.7 x 6.9 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.945 lb2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life400 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filterSupersonic wave filter


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