Canon R6 vs Panasonic G85

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon R6 and Panasonic G85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was introduced 3 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R6 matches up against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Canon R6 and Panasonic G85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 against the G85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and G85 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and G85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher R6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.