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Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was revealed 4 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX85 grades against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Sony A6100

 GX85 A6100 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic GX85

 A6100 GX85 
LaunchedAugust 2019April 2016More recent by 41 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Sony A6100

 GX85 A6100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony A6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX85 compared to the A6100.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and A6100 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and A6100.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX85 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Sony A6100
68
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
86
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Sony A6100
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Sony Alpha a6100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-04-05 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $748