Let’s compare the Sony Alpha ILCE-A6500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Sony Alpha ILCE-A6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. While Sony Alpha ILCE-A6500 has APS-C sensor, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 has 4/3 sensor and 24.2 has a 24.2 MP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 has a 16.0 MP resolution.
Sony Alpha ILCE-A6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
Megapixels | 24.2 | 16.0 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C | 4/3 |
SLR Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | None |
Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) | 4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3) |
Body Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 25600 | Min 200 - Max 25600 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, expandable to 51200 | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Startup Time | 1.3 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points phase-detection AF, 169 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (Small / Medium / Large), Expanded Flexible Spot | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, expandable to 51200 | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 231 | Unlimited |
AW Buffer Size | 110 | 44 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (347,000 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | EVF: 2,764,800 dots equivalent LCD, 100% coverage, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
Video File Format | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch | AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
Memory Card Type | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack | No | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/160 |
Internal connections | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 310 shots | 270 shots |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 16.0 oz (453 g) includes batteries | 17.6 oz (498 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
Size | 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1 in. (120 x 67 x 53 mm) | 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. (122 x 71 x 44 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $1,098.00 |
Buy starting from $531.32 |
Release Date | 2016-11-15 | 2016-05-30 |