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G85vs Sigma fp

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix G85 Lumix G85 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Video View G85
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Sigma Sigma fp Sigma Sigma fp (2019) Starting from £1499 new Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers View Sigma fp

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.

Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

G85 (2016)

  • Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
  • Vloggers and hybrid shooters
  • MFT system users stepping up from entry-level

Sigma fp (2019)

  • Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
  • Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
  • L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
  • Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results

Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification G85 (2016)Sigma fp (2019)
Price £350 £1,499
Sensor 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS
Resolution 16.0MP 24.6MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 9fps 18fps electronic
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 426g (body only) 422g body only
Dimensions 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter)
Connectivity USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre G85Sigma fp
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
8.5
7.0
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.0
Street
7.5
9.0
Portrait
7.5
7.0
Wildlife
6.0
Sports & Action
5.5
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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