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G85 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below.
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.
OM-D E-M5 Mark II — Travel & Landscape: The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G85Lumix · 2016 | OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £176 used | £124 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
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
G85
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Portrait
4.9/10
5.0/10
Street
5.6/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
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Documentary
4.8/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.4/10
Landscape
4.7/10
5.4/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.2/10
4.3/10
Food
5.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.0/10
7.1/10
Architecture
4.5/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
5.5/10
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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