Canon R5 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R5 versus Panasonic G85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was manufactured 3 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R5 grades against the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 has got exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R5 and the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and G85 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and G85.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will provide more detail due to its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.