Panasonic G85 vs Sony RX100

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G85 and Sony RX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was revealed 4 years after the RX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G85 grades versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 features 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G85 and Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G85 compared to the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and RX100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G85 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G85 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.