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Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was introduced 4 years after the HX10V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G85 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony HX10V

 G85 HX10V 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2012Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic G85

 HX10V G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX10V

 G85 HX10V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G85 and the HX10V.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G85 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G85 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
69
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $616