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EOS M5vs G85

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M5 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Portrait View EOS M5
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Lumix G85 Lumix G85 (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Video View G85

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): 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.

Travel & Video — G85 (2016): 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.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS M5 (2016)

  • 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)

  • Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
  • Vloggers and hybrid shooters
  • MFT system users stepping up from entry-level

Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M5 (2016)G85 (2016)
Price £350 £350
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution 24.2MP 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)
Weight 427g (body only) 426g (body only)
Dimensions 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating 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
Genre EOS M5G85
Travel
8.0
9.0
Portrait
8.0
7.5
Street
8.0
7.5
Casual
8.0
Landscape
7.5
8.5
Sports & Action
6.5
5.5
Vlogging & Video
5.5
8.0
Wildlife
6.0

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