Canon 1DX Mark II vs Panasonic G85

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Canon 1DX Mark II vs Panasonic G85

35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Panasonic G85 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G85 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 1DX Mark III
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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Differences

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.58 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
1DX Mark II test data on DxO Mark G85 test data on DxO Mark

3,207 vs 656 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.1 fps vs 9.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 50 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic G85 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$698 vs $2999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
Read our Canon 1DX Mark II Review

Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon EOS-1D C

$2999
35mm

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$6989
35mm

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D C

Panasonic G85

Canon EOS-1D C

$831
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$6989
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Panasonic G85

Nikon D4S

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$5143
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5

Panasonic G85

Nikon D5

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5143
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Canon 1DX Mark II

Olympus E-M1 II

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1324
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Panasonic G95

Canon 1DX Mark II

Panasonic G95

$2999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$831
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

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