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Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G85 versus Sony H200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was manufactured 3 years after the H200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 scores versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony H200

 G85 H200 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2013Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic G85

 H200 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony H200

 G85 H200 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Panasonic G85 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G85 versus the H200.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and H200.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G85 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H200 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Sony H200
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (330 CIPA)
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (530g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (330 per charge)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Sony H200
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 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, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $250