Clicky

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85

Portability
61 Imaging
78 Features
92 Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G95
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The R6 II was introduced 6 years later than the G85 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R6 II matches up vs the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 R6 II G85 
ReleasedNovember 2022September 2016More recent by 75 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R6 II

		

		

			
 G85 R6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 R6 II G85 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II has external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 II vs the G85.
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and G85 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and G85.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R6 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 II will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern R6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
86
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
72
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Panasonic G85
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
77
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery (360 per charge)
64
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
73
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery (360 CIPA)
71
 environment sealing
 has touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
82
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 low battery (360 CIPA)
73
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (330 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
78
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	

		

			
Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 4897 49
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 360 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $2,499 $900