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DC-G97 vs G85
Quick take: The DC-G97 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the G85 is the most affordable; only the G85 is weather sealed.
16 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 | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | G85Lumix · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £350Best |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 9fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 426g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
DC-G97
G85
Portrait
5.2/10
4.9/10
Street
5.6/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.1/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
4.5/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
4.3/10
Documentary
4.7/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.0/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.1/10
Food
6.2/10
5.8/10
Macro
6.2/10
7.0/10
Architecture
5.0/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
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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