Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G85 and Sony RX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 2 years after the RX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G85 scores versus the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G85 and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G85 against the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and RX10.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G85 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.