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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
71 Imaging
79 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
55 Features
84 Overall
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon R8 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was introduced 6 years after the G85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R8 matches up vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 R8 G85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023September 2016More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon R8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 R8 G85 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 compared to the G85.
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and G85 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and G85.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R8 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography factors
87
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
73
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R8 Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
78
 screen articulates
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
 lack of image stabilization
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R8 Sports photography features
Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
72
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect AF
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (290 per charge)
65
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
77
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery (290 shots)
71
 weather proofing
 provides touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
78
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (290 per charge)
74
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Advanced 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 Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 37 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 461g (1.02 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 71
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 3295 656
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 330 photographs
Style 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 shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,499 $900