Panasonic G85 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G85 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G85 was brought out 18 months later than the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G85 grades versus the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G85 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G85 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.