Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G85 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was brought out 4 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G85 grades against the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has outer 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 HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G85 vs the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G85 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G85 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.