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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The R50 was revealed 6 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R50 grades versus the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Panasonic G85

          

          

            
 R50 G85 
ReleasedFebruary 2023September 2016More recent by 78 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 G85 R50 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Panasonic G85

          

          

            
 R50 G85 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 against the G85.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and G85 is 75 and 69 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and G85.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R50 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent R50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography features
82
 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
72
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Panasonic G85
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 good high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
64
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery life (330 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
71
 weather proofing
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
73
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 supports face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 does not have image stabilization
78
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS R50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 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 surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $900