Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
Panasonic
75 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
Canon
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
82 out of 100 high confidence 186 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is widely praised as an excellent value for beginners and intermediate users, offering great 4K video, solid image stabilization, and weather sealing at an affordable price. Many users highlight its reliable performance for vlogging, streaming, and content creation, though some note a plasticky build and occasional autofocus issues. A few negative experiences involve defective units or shipping problems, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great 4K video quality
- Effective in-body image stabilization
- Weather-sealed body and kit lens
- No recording time limit
Cons
- Plasticky build quality
- Autofocus lag in some conditions
- So-so still image quality with kit lens
- No headphone jack for audio monitoring
- No external power supply available
Value for money 18
Video quality 15
Image stabilization 10
Weather sealing 8
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
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Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK | Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 320 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-B | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G85MK Black 2022
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)10th %ile
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.