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Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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 Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was announced 6 months later than the RX10 III so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G85 matches up vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony RX10 III

		

		

			
 G85 RX10 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 RX10 III G85 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony RX10 III

		

		

			
 G85 RX10 III 
LaunchedSeptember 2016March 2016Same age
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 has got external measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the RX10 III.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and RX10 III.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G85 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
72
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G85 Street photography info
Sony RX10 III Street photography info
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
64
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
64
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 not so great battery power (330 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
70
 amazing zoom range (24-600mm  25.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (420 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
71
 environment sealing
 provides touch focus
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (330 shots)
55
 better than average battery life (420 per charge)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
73
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 not so great battery power (330 per charge)
63
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (420 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony RX10 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Also called Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-19 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 1051 grams (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 656 472
Other
Battery life 330 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $1,398