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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85

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Olympus E-M10 II

16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

Olympus E-M10 II
$449.00
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Panasonic G85

16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic G85
$897.99
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. Both Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 cameras have 16.0MP Four Thirds sensors. This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Olympus E-M10 II is ranked #1 out of 100 Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 79 whereas Panasonic G85 is ranked #5 out of 43 Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 81.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-08-25
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 390g. 120 x 83 x 47 mm
  • Replaced Olympus OM-D E-M10 Compare

Panasonic G85 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100-25600)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 505g. 128 x 89 x 74 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-G80

Olympus E-M10 II was replaced by Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (Lumix DMC-G80)

Reasons to choose Olympus OM-D E-M10 II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Number of Focus Points 81 vs 49 32 more focus points
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s faster shutter speed
Weight 390 g vs 505 g 115 g lighter
Color Depth 23.1 vs 22.8 higher color depth
Low Light ISO 842 vs 656 better High ISO performance
Price $449 vs $898 $449 cheaper
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Focus Bracketing Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 over Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Continuous Shooting 9.0fps vs 8.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life 330 shots vs 320 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Flash Coverage 6.2m vs 5.8m 0.4m longer range
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Stacking Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Strengths of Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 8.0fps vs 9.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85. Olympus E-M10 II is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Panasonic G85.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus E-M10 II is significantly lighter (115g ) than the Panasonic G85 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 have the same Four Thirds sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 have Four Thirds sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic G85's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the E-M10 II and G85 sensor size comparison.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Size Comparison


Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus E-M10 II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G85 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic G85 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G85 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
81 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 II for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic G85 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
390g
Body Thickness 47mm
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
505g
Body Thickness 74mm
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic G85 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Read the details


Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M10 II Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 have the same Micro Four Thirds and have total of 98 lenses to choose from.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Olympus E-M10 II Lenses # of Panasonic G85 Lenses
Standard Zoom 14 14
Standard Prime 12 12
Wideangle Zoom 4 4
Wideangle Prime 26 26
Telephoto Zoom 17 17
Telephoto Prime 8 8
SuperZoom 7 7
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 5
Macro Prime 4 4
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 98 98
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G85: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G85 scores compare:

Olympus E-M10 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #24 out of 60 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #65 out of 1166 in all Cameras
Panasonic G85
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #21 out of 60 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #52 out of 1166 in all Cameras

Panasonic G85 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus E-M10 II and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus E-M10 II
$449.00

Panasonic G85
Panasonic G85
$897.99

Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Announced 2015-08-25 2016-09-19
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Price $449.00 $897.99
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 224.90mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 81 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 98 98
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3″ 3″
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62 0.74
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 9.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 390g 505g
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm 128 x 89 x 74mm
Battery Life 320 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 73 71
DxO Color Depth 23.1 22.8
DxO Dynamic Range 12.5 12.5
DxO Low Light ISO 842 656
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