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G85vs Sony RX100 VII

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix G85 Lumix G85 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Video View G85
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) Starting from £1099 new Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

G85 (2016)

  • Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
  • Vloggers and hybrid shooters
  • MFT system users stepping up from entry-level

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
  • Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
  • Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
  • Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera

Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification G85 (2016)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £350 £1,099
Sensor 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 16.0MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 9fps 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 426g (body only) 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre G85Sony RX100 VII
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.0
Street
7.5
7.0
Portrait
7.5
4.0
Wildlife
6.0
7.0
Sports & Action
5.5
Family & Everyday
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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