Canon T3i vs Panasonic G85

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Canon T3i vs Panasonic G85

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G85 Review.
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 T4i
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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Differences

Canon T3i advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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.
T3i test data on DxO Mark G85 test data on DxO Mark

793 vs 656 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic G85 advantages over Canon T3i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
8 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
728g vs 1031g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Good grip; Full HD video recording; Swiveling LCD; Very fast autofocus; HDMI output.
Slow frame rate for sports shooting; Tendency to overexpose in bright sunlight; Live View AF is slow; No microfocus adjustment.
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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.
Read our Panasonic G85 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon T3i

Nikon D7000

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T3i vs Nikon D7000

Panasonic G85

Nikon D7000

$831
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3i vs Pentax K-5

Panasonic G85

Pentax K-5

$831
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-5

Compared to Canon T4i

Canon T3i

Canon T4i

$549
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Canon T3i vs Canon T4i

Panasonic G85

Canon T4i

$831
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

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Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Canon T3i

Olympus E-M1 II

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1324
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3i 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 T3i

Panasonic G95

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3i vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$831
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

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