Panasonic G85 vs Sony S950

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G85 vs Sony S950, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was brought out 7 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G85 matches up versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 features physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G85 compared to the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G85 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer G85 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.