G85vs Go Gen 2
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £85 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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