Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- New Model is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G85 was manufactured 5 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G85 matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony HX7V
G85 | HX7V | |||
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Released | September 2016 | July 2011 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic G85
HX7V | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony HX7V
G85 | HX7V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G85 compared to the HX7V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and HX7V is 69 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and HX7V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The G85 features the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher G85 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $900 | $499 |