Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Panasonic
Lumix G85
Weather-sealed MFT body with 5-axis Dual I.S., 4K video, and strong value for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
EOS R1 is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix G85
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix G85
128 × 84 × 74 mm
505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
EOS R1 is 30mm wider, 66mm taller, and 13mm thicker than Lumix G85.
EOS R1 is 415 g heavier than Lumix G85.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 74mm Lumix G85
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G85
128 × 84 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G85
128 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix G85
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix G85
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G85
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 83.6, 74.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
505 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Lumix G85
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S.
- ✓4K video
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –16MP base sensor
- –Contrast AF
- –Superseded by G95
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Lumix G85?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix G85 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G85?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix G85 is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G85 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G85 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix G85?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G85 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G85?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix G85 weighs 505 g, so the Lumix G85 is 415 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G85 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G85: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix G85 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix G85: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Lumix G85, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G85 at $899. The Lumix G85 is $5,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.