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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The R7 was launched 5 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R7 scores against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic G85

 R7 G85 
RevealedMay 2022September 2016Fresher by 70 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R7

 G85 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic G85

 R7 G85 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 provides outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R7 vs the G85.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and G85 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and G85.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R7 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern R7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (660 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
74
good battery power (660 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent resolution (33MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (612g)
71
weather sealing
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (660 shots)
2 card slots
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 660 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form 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 Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,499 $900