Panasonic
Lumix GX85
Compact MFT rangefinder body with 16MP sensor, 5-axis stabilization, and 4K Photo features.
$799
Released Apr 2016
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 10.2 years newer.
Wins
Lumix GX85
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 13 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 16 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix GX85
122 × 71 × 44 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Lumix GX85 is 11mm narrower, 26mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Lumix GX85 is 287 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Lumix GX85 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GX85
122 × 71 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GX85
122 × 44 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GX85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GX85
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix GX85
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 70.6, 43.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
426 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GX85
Pros
- ✓Compact body
- ✓IBIS
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –No weather sealing
- –Older AF
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix GX85 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GX85 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GX85 and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix GX85 is 16 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GX85 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GX85 or the Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix GX85 reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GX85 and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix GX85 weighs 426 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Lumix GX85 is 287 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GX85 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Lumix GX85: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix GX85 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Lumix GX85: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GX85 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GX85 launched at $799 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Lumix GX85 is $3,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.