G85vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | — |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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