Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G85 and Sony A9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was brought out 7 months before the A9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G85 grades vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 has outside 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) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 against the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and A9 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and A9.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.