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EOS M5 vs G85
Quick take: The EOS M5 has the highest resolution at 24MP; only the G85 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS M5 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Portrait: 5.9 vs 4.9
- Street: 6.2 vs 5.6
- Wedding & Events: 4.5 vs 4.0
Where the G85 wins
- Cheaper new: £176 vs £196
- Battery Life: ~330 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 426g (body only)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Documentary: 4.8 vs 4.2
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M5 116 × 88 × 61 mm · 427 g
- G85 128 × 89 × 74 mm · 505 g
The EOS M5 is 12 mm narrower, 13 mm slimmer and 78 g lighter than the G85.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M5 — Travel & Portrait: The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
G85 — Travel & Video: The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
G85 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M5Canon · 2016 | G85Lumix · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £196 used | £176 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 426g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M5
G85
Portrait
5.9/10
4.9/10
Street
6.2/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
4.3/10
Documentary
4.2/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.0/10
Casual
4.4/10
4.2/10
Food
5.4/10
5.8/10
Macro
4.4/10
7.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
—
4.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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