Canon T4i vs Panasonic G85

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Canon T4i vs Panasonic G85

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G85 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Panasonic G95
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Differences

Canon T4i 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.
T4i test data on DxO Mark G85 test data on DxO Mark

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

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 T4i

Less expensive
$598 vs $690
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G85 test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

12.5 vs 11.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
728g vs 1039g
Lighter weight
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 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T5i

Panasonic G85

Canon T5i

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$579
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Panasonic G85

Canon T3i

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Panasonic G85

Pentax K-30

$631
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Panasonic G85

Pentax K-5 II

$631
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Canon T4i

Olympus E-M1 II

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

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