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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G85 versus Sony A7S III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was announced 4 years prior to the A7S III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the G85 grades versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 A7S III G85 
LaunchedJuly 2020September 2016More recent by 46 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 G85 A7S III 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 provides physical 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 Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G85 versus Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the A7S III.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and A7S III is 69 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and A7S III.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G85 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older G85 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
72
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
64
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (330 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 resolution not great (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S III Travel photography factors
71
 weather proofing
 offers focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery power (330 shots)
70
 better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
73
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (330 shots)
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S III Vlogging advice
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone port
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone port
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Alpha A7S III
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 699 grams (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 656 2993
Other
Battery life 330 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Price at release $900 $3,499