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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic G85, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and G85 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled very close to the G85 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Panasonic G85

 5D MIV G85 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon 5D MIV

 G85 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic G85

 5D MIV G85 
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2016Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV has outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV vs the G85.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and G85 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and G85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will render greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
85
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 49
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 71
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 2995 656
Other
Battery life 900 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $3,299 $900