G85vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): 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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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