Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6300

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G85 versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was unveiled 8 months after the A6300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G85 scores against the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 features outside measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G85 compared to the A6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and A6300 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and A6300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G85 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6300 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.