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 S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix G85
Wins
Lumix S5 II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- ALumix G85 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
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
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix G85 is 6mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix G85 is 235 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Lumix G85 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G85
128 × 84 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G85
128 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G85
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix G85 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Weight
505 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 5 stops
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 S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
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 portraits, Lumix G85 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix G85 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix G85 is 16 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G85 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G85 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix G85 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G85 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix G85 weighs 505 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix G85 is 235 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G85 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix G85: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix G85 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix G85: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G85 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix G85 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G85 launched at $899 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix G85 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.