Panasonic G85 vs Sony FX30

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G85 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 7 years before the FX30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G85 grades vs the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Sony FX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G85 versus the FX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and FX30 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and FX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony FX30 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G85 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.