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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 [S]ave

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Olympus OM-D E-M1
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE-M1G85
Alternate model number(s)-
  • g80
  • g81
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130128
Width (mm)6374
Height (mm)9489
Weight (g)497728
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic G7
SuccessorOlympus E-M1Panasonic G95
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7371
Dxo color depth score (bit)2322.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.712.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)757656
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 980(1.3 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.99.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens-Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-12.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-20
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Dual AF: 37-point On-Chip Phase Detection AF or 81-point Contrast Detection AF with Group TargetContrast Detection with DFD: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.481.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1416
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High KeyC1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual(1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)76
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM2 flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/3201/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mini jack
  • accessory port 2
  • combined av/usb connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.47-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.99.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)50-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.99.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5050
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.99.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3441
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.270.42
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.138s-
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.40.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.92.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-320
Battery form factorProprietary BLN-1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer available as free downloads



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