Canon EOS R EOS R7

Canon EOS R EOS R7

Canon
72 Overall Score
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Panasonic DMC-G85MK

Panasonic DMC-G85MK

Panasonic
76 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon EOS R EOS R7

72 out of 100 high confidence 381 reviews

The Canon EOS R7 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for wildlife and sports photography. However, many users report issues with shutter shock, inconsistent autofocus in certain conditions, and a lack of native RF-S lenses. The small body and button layout also draw criticism from those with larger hands, and some experienced reliability problems like the camera not turning on.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
  • In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
  • Lightweight and compact design
  • High resolution 32.5 MP sensor
  • Great value for the price
Cons
  • Shutter shock at slow speeds
  • Inconsistent autofocus in some conditions
  • Small body and cramped button layout
  • Limited native RF-S lens selection
  • No battery grip available
🤔 Autofocus performance 18
👍 Image quality 15
🤔 Build and ergonomics 12
👍 Value for money 10
👎 Shutter shock 6
🤔 Lens compatibility 8

Panasonic DMC-G85MK

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Scores

Vlogging
Canon
69
Panasonic
83
Product Photography
Canon
83
Panasonic
58
Photography
Canon
82
Panasonic
64
Travel
Canon
52
Panasonic
80
Beginner
Canon
76
Panasonic
79
Video
Canon
77
Panasonic
72
Youtube
Canon
70
Panasonic
75
Streaming
Canon
70
Panasonic
75
Sports Wildlife
Canon
70
Panasonic
74
Wedding Events
Canon
69
Panasonic
72

Specifications

Canon EOS R EOS R7Panasonic DMC-G85MK
Sensor
TypeCMOSLive MOS
Sizeaps-cmicro-four-thirds
Megapixels32.5 MP★16 MP
ISO Range100★200
ProcessorDIGIC XVenus Engine
Autofocus
AF Points
651
49
AF TypePhoto, VideoPhase Detection: 651Auto/Manual
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★10 fps
Burst (Electronic)30 fps40 fps★
Max Shutter1/16000—
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS120 fps★60 fps
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, H.265AVCHD, MP4
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.53 kg0.10 kg★
Battery Life660 shots800 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓★✗
USBUSB-C★USB-B
HDMIMicro-HDMIMicro HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Canon EOS R EOS R7

  • Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile

Panasonic DMC-G85MK

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic DMC-G85MK

Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.

Canon EOS R EOS R7 Better at:

VideoPhotographyProduct Photography

Panasonic DMC-G85MK Better at:

TravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingWedding EventsSports Wildlife