Upgrade Guide
Lumix G85→Lumix Lumix GH5 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the G85. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Lumix GH5 II
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) vs 9fps
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Battery life900 shots (CIPA) vs ~330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2021 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Lumix GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G85 | Lumix GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £899 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 727g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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