Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85
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Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Introduced September 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

The M5 was revealed 6 months later than the GX85 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the M5 matches up versus the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Panasonic GX85
M5 | GX85 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Canon M5
GX85 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Panasonic GX85
M5 | GX85 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2016 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 vs the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and GX85 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and GX85.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M5 will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-15 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $680 | $800 |