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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and G85 (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and G85 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 2 years later than the G85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 X MIII scores vs the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic G85

 G7 X MIII G85 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2016Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 G85 G7 X MIII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic G85

 G7 X MIII G85 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII features external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MIII against the G85.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and G85 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and G85.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G7 X MIII will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Panasonic G85
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (304g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography details
Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
65
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 shots)
no phase detect AF
65
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
81
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
71
weather proofing
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging advice
Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
86
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than average in class (304g)
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic G85
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-09 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 304 gr (0.67 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 235 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $749 $900