Canon M vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon M vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively close but the M (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M was revealed 4 years before the GX85 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M scores against the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M has outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M against the GX85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and GX85 is 89 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and GX85.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.