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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85

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Canon G7 X MII

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon G7 X MII
$699.00
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Panasonic GX85

16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic GX85
$597.99
25%
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G7 X MII is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 20.0MP 1" sensor whereas Panasonic GX85 is a Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor.
Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-04-05
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2764k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 426g. 122 x 71 x 44 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Max Sensor Resolution 20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight 319 g vs 426 g 107 g lighter
Flash Coverage 7.0m vs 6.0m 1m longer range
Built-in ND Filter Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max ISO 25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 49 vs 31 18 more focus points
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster shutter speed
Battery Life 290 shots vs 265 shots 25 more frames with a single charge
Sensor Pixel Area 14.21µm2 vs 5.82µm2 144% larger pixel area
Price $598 vs $699 $101 cheaper
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Stacking Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization Optical vs Sensor-shift All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 8.0fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic GX85. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G7 X MII has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX85 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX85, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85.
Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MII is significantly lighter (107g ) than the Panasonic GX85 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX85, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85: Sensor Comparison

Canon G7 X MII has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic GX85 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the G7 X MII and GX85 sensor size comparison.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Panasonic GX85 has a 1.9x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G7 X MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX85 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic GX85 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic GX85 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 265 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GX85 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4X Optical Zoom
319g
Body Thickness 42mm
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
426g
Body Thickness 44mm
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX85 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic GX85: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic GX85 scores compare:

Canon G7 X MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 44 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #178 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Panasonic GX85
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 114 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #57 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Panasonic GX85 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G7 X MII and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G7 X MII
Canon G7 X MII
$699.00

Panasonic GX85
Panasonic GX85
$597.99
25%
off

Panasonic GX85 vs Canon G7 X MII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Brand Canon Panasonic
Announced 2016-02-18 2016-04-05
Body Type Large sensor compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Price $699.00 $597.99
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1" Four Thirds
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 116.16mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 31 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses n/a 92
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) no lens
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 no lens
Macro Focus Range 5cm no lens
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3″ 3
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,764k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 319g 426g
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm 122 x 71 x 44mm
Battery Life 265 shots 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 71
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 662
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