Panasonic G85 vs Sony A380

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G85 and Sony A380, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G85 was manufactured 7 years later than the A380 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G85 scores against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G85 and Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G85 and the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and A380.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G85 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G85 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G85 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.