Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7
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55 Features
84 Overall
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85/Panasonic-G85-front.jpg)
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84 Imaging
64 Features
71 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Announced September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
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.
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony NEX-7
G85 | NEX-7 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic G85
NEX-7 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony NEX-7
G85 | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and NEX-7 is 69 and 84 respectively.
![Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G85-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.11 lbs) | 400 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 656 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 430 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $900 | $699 |