Panasonic GX85 vs Sony W370

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GX85 and Sony W370, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was manufactured 6 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX85 matches up against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX85 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX85 vs the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and W370 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and W370.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GX85 provides an edge in sensor tech.