Both Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85 have Four Thirds sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic G85 sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.
Below you can see the G85 and GX85 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85 Cameras
Panasonic G85 and Panasonic GX85 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Panasonic G85
71
22.8 bits
12.5 Evs
656 ISO
Panasonic GX85
71
22.9 bits
12.6 Evs
662 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic G85
or the
Panasonic GX85 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
