Panasonic G85 vs Sony A35

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G85 and Sony A35, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G85 was unveiled 5 years after the A35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G85 scores vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 offers outer 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G85 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 and the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and A35.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G85 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The younger G85 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.