Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic G85 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G5 X MII has external dimensions of 111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic G85 has external dimensions of 128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91″) and weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and the Panasonic G85. Canon G5 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 28mm thinner than Panasonic G85. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G5 X MII has a built-in lens but Panasonic G85 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G85, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic G85.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic G85.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G5 X MII is significantly lighter (165g ) than the Panasonic G85 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 G85, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G85, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G5 X MII.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic G85's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Canon G5 X MII features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic G85 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.