Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G85Lumix DMC-G2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (w/12-60 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Auto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance Adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points49
      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 DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.48x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps2.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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 DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      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
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.20 m at ISO 10011.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)Focus: AF Lock (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)
      Exposure AE Lock(AF/AE Button or Shutter button halfway pressed)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      DxO Low Light ISO656493
      DxO Color Depth22.821.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.510.3
      DxO Overall Score7153
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Internal Recording ModesH.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]
      4:3 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

      16:9 Aspect R@io:

      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via wired remote or smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10 - 80% RH
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Dimensions128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91")124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 6.9 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Battery Life330 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filterSupersonic wave filter


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