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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was unveiled 5 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R3 scores versus the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic G85

 R3 G85 
ReleasedSeptember 2021September 2016Fresher by 61 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1040kCrisper display (+3110k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R3

 G85 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic G85

 R3 G85 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got external dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the R3 and the G85.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and G85 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and G85.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R3 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent R3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Panasonic G85
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (760 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
64
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (330 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
70
good battery (760 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
71
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (760 CIPA)
two card slots
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic G85
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 27 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 4,150 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 71
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 4086 656
Other
Battery life 760 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $6,000 $900