Canon 1Ds MII vs Panasonic G85

Here is a extended overview of the Canon 1Ds MII and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the G85 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MII was manufactured 12 years earlier than the G85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1Ds MII matches up vs the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds MII and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the G85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and G85 is 50 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and G85.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will show extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.