Sony A6500 vs Panasonic G85 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Panasonic G85. They’re both mirrorless, have 4K video and are great for the money.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A6500	G85
Megapixels	24.2	16.0
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.5x	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	4592 x 3448
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 25,600	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	100
AF Points	425	49 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	425 phase	0 phase
Continuous Mode	11fps	6fps*
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	1.48x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/30/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	231	Unlimited
RAW Buffer Size	110	62
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/160
Startup Time	1.3s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	320 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	16.0 oz (453g)	17.8 oz (505g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"	5.1 x 3.5 x 2.9"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Sony A6500 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  8.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A6500 is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT. When shooting above ISO 3,200, you’ll notice a big difference in image quality.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600 – Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 425 vs 49 points. The A6500 also has more phase detect, while the G85 has all contrast (slower in low light).

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 6fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 62.

• Built-in NFC

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

The Sony A6500 has 8 more megapixels so if you’re looking for something to print extremely large with, having a 24MP sensor helps a lot. It’s also got a way better AF system with more points, is twice as fast in continuous mode and has a bigger RAW buffer.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Panasonic G85 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Panasonic G85 has no AA filter.

• LCD – It’s fully articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 231. Useful for long bursts.

• Less Expensive – The G85 costs around $400 less

The G85 costs less, has an articulating LCD screen that is helpful when shooting things that are way below or above you. The UHS-II support is great if you need extremely fast SD speeds.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.