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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was launched 2 years later than the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G85 grades vs the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony A7R

 G85 A7R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2014More recent by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic G85

 A7R G85 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony A7R

 G85 A7R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G85 and the A7R.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and A7R is 69 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and A7R.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G85 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G85 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
65
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
70
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Sony A7R
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
36
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony A7R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Alpha A7R
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 95
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 14.1
DXO Low light rating 656 2746
Other
Battery life 330 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $1,898