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Canon RP vs Panasonic G85

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Photography Glossary

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon RP versus Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and G85 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and G85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The RP was unveiled 2 years after the G85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the RP matches up against the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic G85

 RP G85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon RP

 G85 RP 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic G85

 RP G85 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon RP comes with external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RP and the G85.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and G85 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and G85.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RP using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern RP should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Panasonic G85
77
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
69
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count amazing (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
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Canon RP vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic G85
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 4779 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 485 grams (1.07 lb) 505 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 71
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.5
DXO Low light score 2977 656
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $999 $900