Canon EOS R50 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS R50Lumix DMC-G85
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G95
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$899 (body only), $999 (w/12-60 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      ProcessorDIGIC X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004592 x 3448
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points65149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Lens MountCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 9 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6m at ISO 1006.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Automatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus
      (2) Manual AE lock: By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh
      Enabled in all metering modes      		 (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      DxO Low Light ISO656
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps      		H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      1280 x 720
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"7.7 x 6.9 x 5.3"
      Package Weight1.69 lb2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Battery PackLP-E17
      Battery Life370 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories      		1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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