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A1 vs G85

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the G85 is the most affordable; only the G85 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

G85 — Travel & Video: The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.

Who should buy what
G85 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
  • Vloggers and hybrid shooters
  • MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025G85Lumix · 2016
Price £909£176 usedBest
Sensor —16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution 55.0MPBest16.0MP
Video —4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology
Stabilisation —5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate —9fps
Battery Life —~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight —426g (body only)
Dimensions —128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen —3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards —Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity —USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
G85
Portrait
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4.9/10
Street
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5.6/10
Travel
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5.5/10
Wedding & Events
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4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.2/10
Filmmaking
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4.3/10
Documentary
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4.8/10
Sports & Action
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5.3/10
Landscape
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
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6.0/10
Casual
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4.2/10
Food
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5.8/10
Macro
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7.0/10
Architecture
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4.5/10
Astrophotography
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4.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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