Panasonic
Lumix G85
Weather-sealed MFT body with 5-axis Dual I.S., 4K video, and strong value for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
Panasonic
Lumix G95
Weather-sealed MFT travel body with IBIS.
$999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
Lumix G95 is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G85
Wins
Lumix G95
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix G85 has higher AF points / zones (225 vs 49)
- ALumix G85 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 290 shots)
- ALumix G85 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- ALumix G85 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 30 frames)
- ALumix G85 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix G85
128 × 84 × 74 mm
505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix G95
130 × 94 × 77 mm
536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
Lumix G85 is 2mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than Lumix G95.
Lumix G85 is 31 g lighter than Lumix G95.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Lumix G85 · 77mm Lumix G95
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix G95
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G85
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G95
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix G85
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 83.6, 74.1
AF points / zones
225 vs 49 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G85 supports it
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G95
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MP4
Burst (mechanical)
9 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
20.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 90 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 5 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G85
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S.
- ✓4K video
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –16MP base sensor
- –Contrast AF
- –Superseded by G95
Lumix G95
Pros
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –Older MFT
- –20MP
- –Video limits
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Lumix G85 or Lumix G95?
Lumix G85 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix G95 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix G95?
Lumix G85 is 16 MP and Lumix G95 is 20.3 MP, so the Lumix G95 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix G95 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G85 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G95 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G85 or the Lumix G95?
Lumix G85 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix G95 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix G95?
Lumix G85 weighs 505 g and Lumix G95 weighs 536 g, so the Lumix G85 is 31 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix G95 record 4K video?
Lumix G85: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G95: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix G85 and Lumix G95 weather sealed?
Lumix G85: Yes. Lumix G95: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G85 and 290 shots for the Lumix G95, giving the Lumix G85 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G85 launched at $899 and Lumix G95 at $999. The Lumix G85 is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.