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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony A9

 G85 A9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic G85

 A9 G85 
RevealedApril 2017September 2016More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony A9

 G85 A9 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 size comparison

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

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
Sony A9 Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
74
better than average battery (650 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Sony A9
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Sony A9
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Alpha A9
Alternative name Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 gr (1.11 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 92
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.3
DXO Low light rating 656 3517
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 650 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $900 $4,498