Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | L10 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.4 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Casual | -1.4 | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
| Spec | L10 | G85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £350 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 9fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 426g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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