Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was announced 4 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G85 grades vs the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 features outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G85 against the NEX-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and NEX-7 is 69 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G85 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern G85 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.