Both Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic G7 have Four Thirds sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic GX85's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. 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 GX85 and G7 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic G7 Cameras
Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic G7 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.
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 GX85
or the
Panasonic G7 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
