Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was manufactured 4 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G85 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 offers outside measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G85 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer G85 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.