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 GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G85
Wins
Lumix GH7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
Lumix G85 is 10mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 26mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
Lumix G85 is 300 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Lumix G85 · 100mm Lumix GH7
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix GH7
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 GH7
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Weight
505 g vs 805 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
RAW buffer depth
170 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix G85 or Lumix GH7?
Lumix GH7 scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for Lumix G85 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix GH7?
Lumix G85 is 16 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G85 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G85 or the Lumix GH7?
Lumix G85 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix GH7?
Lumix G85 weighs 505 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Lumix G85 is 300 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
Lumix G85: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G85 and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
Lumix G85: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G85 and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Lumix G85 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G85 launched at $899 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix G85 is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.