Take a look at why you may want to buy the Panasonic G85 over the older GH4. Which camera has the better video quality, and which camera has the best features for you.
This GH4 vs G85 video goes over some of the differences between these two cameras. The GH4 and G85 can both be found for $800-1000 new, so I thought this would be a helpful comparison video.
Panasonic G85 Key Specs:
Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
16MP – Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 – 25600
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
3? Fully Articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
9.0 fps continuous shooting
3840 x 2160 video resolution
Built-in Wireless
505g. 128 x 89 x 74 mm
Weather Sealed Body
Also known as Lumix DMC-G80
Panasonic GH4 Key Specs:
Announcement Date: 2014-02-07
16MP – Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
ISO 200 – 25600
Micro Four Thirds Mount
3? Fully Articulated Screen
2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
12 fps continuous shooting
4096 x 2160 video resolution
Built-in Wireless
560g. 133 x 93 x 84 mm
Weather Sealed Body
Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Reasons to pick Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
7 advantages
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 12.0fps vs 9.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life 500 shots vs 330 shots 170 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port Yes vs No better video control
Flash Coverage 17.0m vs 6.2m 10.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Reasons to pick Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
6 advantages
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs Not All the lenses are stabilized
Weight 505 g vs 560 g 55 g lighter
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dot vs 2359k dot 0% higher resolution
Price $879 vs $950 cheaper
Focus Stacking Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone