Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85
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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Superseded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
- Refreshed by Panasonic G95

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic G85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

The M50 II was released 4 years after the G85 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M50 II grades against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Panasonic G85
M50 II | G85 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon M50 II
G85 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Panasonic G85
M50 II | G85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Canon M50 II versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 II and the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and G85 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and G85.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent M50 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 505 gr (1.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $599 | $900 |