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Canon R vs Panasonic G85

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon R and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was launched 24 months later than the G85 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R matches up against the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic G85

 R G85 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2016Fresher by 24 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R

 G85 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic G85

 R G85 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R versus the G85.

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R and G85 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and G85.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography factors
Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (370 shots)
65
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
71
weather proofing
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (370 shots)
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Canon R vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS RPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 30 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5655 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 71
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 2742 656
Other
Battery life 370 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,299 $900