Upgrade Guide
Lumix GH5→Lumix G85
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The G85 offers little measurable spec improvement over the GH5. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GH5 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £350 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 9fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 725g (with battery and card) | 426g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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