Panasonic GX85 vs Canon EOS M100

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Panasonic GX85 vs Canon EOS M100

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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 GX85 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Panasonic GX85 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 91 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.6 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
44 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Panasonic GX85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$449 vs $598
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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.
EOS M100 test data on DxO Mark GX85 test data on DxO Mark

1,272 vs 662 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 build-quality; Good ergonomics for its size; Built-in 5-axis Dual IS, Built-in EVF; Tilting LCD touchscreen monitor; Competitive still image quality; Excellent 4K video quality; Fast autofocus and burst modes; Generous buffers; Tons of advanced features; Built-in Wi-Fi.
EVF could be better; Sluggish RAW and RAW+JPEG buffer clearing; No external mic and headphone jacks; Slow x-sync speed; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Canon EOS M100

Olympus E-M10 II

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$349
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL8

Canon EOS M100

Olympus E-PL8

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

$599
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-A5

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL9

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$700
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Olympus E-PL9

Canon EOS M100

Olympus E-PL9

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

$700
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Olympus E-PL9

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Panasonic GX85

Canon EOS M200

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GX85 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

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