Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG85G1X Mark III
Alternate model number(s)
  • g80
  • g81
  • g1x iii
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20162017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128115
Width (mm)7451
Height (mm)8978
Weight (g)728399
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G7Canon G1X Mark II
SuccessorPanasonic G95-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)1624.2
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9332.27
Sensor width (mm)17.322.3
Sensor height (mm)1314.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.773.72
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score71-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)656-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 16000 x 4200(67.2 mp other)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 24064 x 2800(67.4 mp other)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4200 x 4000(16.8 mp other)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2800(16.8 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.49.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD ProgressiveMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groupsCanon Zoom Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 60.0015.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2010
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 50
Filter thread (mm)5837
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AFHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.74-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.48-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesC1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FaceSmart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • e-ttl with ex series speedlites
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent1.6 ft. (50cm) - 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 14.8 ft. (4.5m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb
  • wired remote switch
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.43
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.41
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.49.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-23
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.69.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5016
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.49.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4116
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.03
Startup time (s)0.82.1
Play -> record time (s)0.81.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.53.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330200
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)320200
Battery life, video (minutes)-85
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • nb-13l lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer available as free downloads
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.



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