Canon M6 vs Panasonic G85

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M6 vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was brought out 5 months later than the G85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M6 grades vs the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Canon M6 vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M6 and the G85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and G85 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and G85.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.