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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62

Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R7 was introduced 6 years after the GX85 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R7 matches up vs the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 R7 GX85 
RevealedMay 2022April 2016Newer by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 GX85 R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
 R7 GX85 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 features physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R7 vs the GX85.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and GX85 is 64 and 83 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and GX85.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R7 will give greater detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent R7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography information
85
 focusing manually
 amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
72
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
74
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 heavier than average in class (612 grams)
83
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
87
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery (660 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
62
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 terrible battery power (290 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
74
 good battery (660 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (612g)
68
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery power (290 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery (660 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
74
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 heavier than average in class (612g)
35
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic GX85
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2016-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max 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 Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 660 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,499 $800