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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500

Portability
69 Imaging
55 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6300
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was announced about the same time to the A6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G85 grades vs the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony A6500

		

		

			
 G85 A6500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony A6500

		

		

			
 G85 A6500 
RevealedSeptember 2016October 2016Similar generation
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 comes with outer measurements 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 A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G85 and the A6500.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and A6500 is 69 and 81 respectively.
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and A6500.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G85 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
73
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
80
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
85
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Sony A6500
65
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
77
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
71
 weather proof
 has touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
74
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 low battery life (350 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
74
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone jack
39
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony A6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Alpha a6500
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.7
DXO Low light rating 656 1405
Other
Battery life 330 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $1,298