Canon 4000D vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 4000D versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 4000D (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The 4000D was released 24 months later than the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 4000D matches up against the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D offers outside measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 4000D vs the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and GX85 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and GX85.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 4000D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 4000D will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 4000D should have an advantage in sensor tech.