Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic G85

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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic G85

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G85 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G85 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon P7800
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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Differences

Nikon P7700 advantages over Panasonic G85

Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
50 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic G85 advantages over Nikon P7700

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G85 test data on DxO Mark P7700 test data on DxO Mark

656 vs 191 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Much improved, sleeker camera design doesn't mimic the competition; Sharp 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen swivels to the side, letting you compose shots from difficult angles; Brighter lens performs better in low light; Fast burst mode; Full HD movies.
Some photographers will miss having an optical viewfinder; Slower autofocus and single-shot cycle times when capturing RAW images; Shallow buffer; No one-touch video button.
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Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
Read our Panasonic G85 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7700

Pentax MX-1

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less shutter lag
Bulb shutter

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Panasonic G85

Pentax MX-1

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

Integrated ND filter
Thinner

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7700

Canon G16

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Panasonic G85

Canon G16

$631
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

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Panasonic G85

Nikon P7800

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Integrated ND filter
Thinner

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Nikon P7700

Olympus E-M1 II

$429
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Nikon P7700

Panasonic G95

$429
1/1.7 inch

Integrated ND filter
Thinner

$848
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$631
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$848
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

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