Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G85, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and G85 (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 8 months prior to the G85 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the G85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and G85.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ELPH 360 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.