Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic SZ1

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was revealed 4 years after the SZ1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G85 scores versus the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G85 compared to the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and SZ1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G85 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer G85 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.