Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX300

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was launched 3 years after the HX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G85 grades against the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G85 against the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and HX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G85 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX300 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer G85 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.