Olympus PEN E-PL8 vs Panasonic Lumix G85
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$444
MSRP
$549
81% of MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 46% above the 90-day low of $304 (seen May 19, 2026). 81% of the $549 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Lowest now
$349
MSRP
$899
39% of MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 181.5% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $124, $225 below today. Currently 39% of the $899 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix G85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | Olympus PEN | Panasonic Lumix G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Panasonic 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS (no OLPF) |
| Megapixels | 16.1 MP | 16 MP |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | 3-axis 3.5-stop | 5-axis Dual IS |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Max video | 1080p30 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 357 g | 505 g |
| Dimensions | 115 × 67 × 38 mm | 128 × 89 × 74 mm |
| Body material | metal/plastic mix | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2016-09-19 | 2016-09-19 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $549 | $899 |
| Current low | $444 | $349 |
| % of MSRP | 81% of MSRP | 39% of MSRP |
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