Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 (labelled Panasonic G85 in some countries) are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2016 and September 2016. The 1DX Mark II is a DSLR, while the G80 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a full frame (1DX Mark II) and a Four Thirds (G80) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 15.8 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D X Mark II | Panasonic G80 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
20 MP, Full Frame Sensor | 15.8 MP, Four Thirds Sensor | |
4K/60p Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 100-51200 (50-409600) | ISO 200-25600 | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) | |
3.2" LCD, 1620k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Swivel touchscreen | |
16 shutter flaps per second | 9 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
Weathersealed body | Weathersealed body | |
1210 shots per battery charge | 330 shots per battery charge | |
158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1530 g | 128 x 89 x 74 mm, 505 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
The physical size and weight of the Canon 1D X Mark II and the Panasonic G80 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic G80 is considerably smaller (57 percent) than the Canon 1D X Mark II. Moreover, the G80 is substantially lighter (67 percent) than the 1DX Mark II. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1DX Mark II) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (G80). Mirrorless cameras, such as the G80, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.
Concerning battery life, the 1DX Mark II gets 1210 shots out of its LP-E19 battery, while the G80 can take 330 images on a single charge of its DMW-BLC12 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1DX Mark II has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the G80, Panasonic provides the DMW-BGG1 vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on eBay).
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | 158 mm | 168 mm | 83 mm | 1530 g | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Panasonic G80« | 128 mm | 89 mm | 74 mm | 505 g | 330 | Y | Sep 2016 | 899 | Panasonic G80 | |||
Canon 6D Mark II« » | 144 mm | 111 mm | 75 mm | 765 g | 1200 | Y | Jun 2017 | 1,999 | Canon 6D Mark II | |||
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | 151 mm | 116 mm | 76 mm | 890 g | 900 | Y | Aug 2016 | 3,499 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |||
Canon 80D« » | 139 mm | 105 mm | 79 mm | 730 g | 960 | Y | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | Canon 80D | |||
Canon 5DS« » | 152 mm | 116 mm | 76 mm | 930 g | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | 152 mm | 116 mm | 76 mm | 930 g | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | 152 mm | 116 mm | 76 mm | 950 g | 950 | Y | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | 145 mm | 111 mm | 71 mm | 770 g | 1090 | Y | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | 158 mm | 168 mm | 83 mm | 1551 g | 1120 | Y | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 150 mm | 160 mm | 80 mm | 1385 g | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Nikon D5« » | 160 mm | 159 mm | 92 mm | 1415 g | 3780 | Y | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | Nikon D5 | |||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 124 mm | 85 mm | 45 mm | 469 g | 310 | Y | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-M1« » | 130 mm | 94 mm | 63 mm | 497 g | 350 | Y | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Panasonic GH5« » | 139 mm | 98 mm | 87 mm | 725 g | 410 | Y | Jan 2017 | 1,999 | Panasonic GH5 | |||
Panasonic GX80« » | 122 mm | 71 mm | 44 mm | 426 g | 290 | n | Apr 2016 | 799 | Panasonic GX80 | |||
Panasonic GX8« » | 133 mm | 78 mm | 63 mm | 487 g | 330 | Y | Jul 2015 | 1,199 | - | Panasonic GX8 | ||
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The G80 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 85 percent) than the 1DX Mark II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D X Mark II features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic G80 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the G80 is 74 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.0. The sensor in the 1DX Mark II has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the G80 offers a 4:3 aspect.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

With 20MP, the 1DX Mark II offers a higher resolution than the G80 (15.8MP), but the 1DX Mark II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.57μm versus 3.77μm for the G80) due to its larger sensor. However, the G80 is a somewhat more recent model (by 7 months) than the 1DX Mark II, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the G80 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The 1DX Mark II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 51200, which can be extended to ISO 50-409600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under review, the 1DX Mark II provides substantially higher image quality than the G80, with an overall score that is 17 points higher. This advantage is based on 1.3 bits higher color depth, 1 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.3 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Panasonic G80« | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.5 | 656 | 71 | Panasonic G80 | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 1080/60p | 24.4 | 11.9 | 2862 | 85 | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | Full Frame | 30.1 | 6720 | 4480 | 4K/30p | 24.8 | 13.6 | 2995 | 91 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon 80D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.2 | 1135 | 79 | Canon 80D | |
Canon 5DS« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2381 | 87 | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.6 | 12.4 | 2308 | 86 | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Full Frame | 22.1 | 5760 | 3840 | 1080/30p | 24.0 | 11.7 | 2293 | 81 | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 12.1 | 2340 | 82 | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 11.8 | 2786 | 82 | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5« » | Full Frame | 20.7 | 5588 | 3712 | 4K/30p | 25.1 | 12.3 | 2343 | 88 | Nikon D5 | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 23.0 | 12.5 | 842 | 73 | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.0 | 12.7 | 757 | 73 | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/60p | 23.9 | 13.0 | 807 | 77 | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 4K/30p | 22.9 | 12.6 | 662 | 71 | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic GX8« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 23.5 | 12.6 | 806 | 75 | Panasonic GX8 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the 1DX Mark II provides a higher frame rate than the G80. It can shoot video footage at 4K/60p, while the Panasonic is limited to 4K/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the G80 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 1DX Mark II has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1D X Mark II and Panasonic G80 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Panasonic G80« | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 9.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic G80 | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 6.5 | n | n | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 7.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon 80D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Canon 80D | |
Canon 5DS« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 4.5 | n | n | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 2359 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Nikon D5 | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | tilting | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | 3680 | n | 3.2 | 1620 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 12.0 | n | Y | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | 2765 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic GX8« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Panasonic GX8 |
One feature that is present on the 1DX Mark II, but is missing on the G80 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The G80 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 1DX Mark II does not have a selfie-screen.The reported shutter speed and shutter burst refer to the use of the mechanical shutter. In addition, the G80 features an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The 1DX Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or CFast cards, while the G80 uses SDXC cards. The 1DX Mark II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the G80 only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Panasonic G80« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic G80 | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon 80D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 80D | |
Canon 5DS« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D5 | |
Olympus E-M5 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M5 II | |
Olympus E-M1« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus E-M1 | |
Panasonic GH5« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic GH5 | |
Panasonic GX80« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic GX80 | |
Panasonic GX8« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic GX8 |
It is notable that the 1DX Mark II has a headphone jack, which is not present on the G80 This port makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D X Mark II (unlike the G80) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1DX Mark II and the G80 are recent models that feature in their makers' current product line-up. The 1DX Mark II replaced the earlier Canon 1DX, while the G80 followed on from the Panasonic G7.
Review summary: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 1D X Mark II or the Panasonic G80 – has the upper hand? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (20 vs 15.8MP) with a 15% higher linear resolution.
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (17 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
- Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (1.3 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (1 EV of extra DR).
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.3 stops ISO advantage).
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (4K/60p versus 4K/30p).
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 1040k dots).
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (16 vs 9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1210 versus 330) on a single battery charge.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in February 2016).

Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80:
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- More compact: Is smaller (128x89mm vs 158x168mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 1025g or 67 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (85 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (7 months) more recently.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 1DX Mark II is the clear winner of the match-up (21 : 13 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the handling experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1DX Mark II or the G80. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). You can find the full text of the reviews by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Panasonic G80« | HiRec | 84/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 899 | Panasonic G80 | |||
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Rec | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jun 2017 | 1,999 | Canon 6D Mark II | |||
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | HiRec | 87/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2016 | 3,499 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |||
Canon 80D« » | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | Canon 80D | |||
Canon 5DS« » | Rec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon 5DS R« » | Rec | 83/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Nikon D5« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | Nikon D5 | |||
Olympus E-M5 II« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2015 | 1,099 | Olympus E-M5 II | |||
Olympus E-M1« » | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2013 | 1,399 | - | Olympus E-M1 | ||
Panasonic GH5« » | HiRec | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2017 | 1,999 | Panasonic GH5 | |||
Panasonic GX80« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Apr 2016 | 799 | Panasonic GX80 | |||
Panasonic GX8« » | Rec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2015 | 1,199 | - | Panasonic GX8 |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Panasonic G80
Camera Model | Canon 1D X Mark II | Panasonic G80 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Micro Four Thirds lenses |
Launch Date | February 2016 | September 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 5999 | USD 899 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | Four Thirds Sensor |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | 17.3 x 24.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | 224.9 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | 21.6 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 2.0x |
Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | 15.8 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 4592 x 3448 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 6.57 μm | 3.77 μm |
Pixel Density | 2.31 MP/cm2 | 7.04 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 4K/60p Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-51200 ISO | 200-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-409600 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 6+ (Dual) | Venus |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 88 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 24.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 13.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 3207 | 656 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.74x |
Viewfinder Resolution | n/a | 2360k dots |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1620k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 16 shutter flaps/s | 9 shutter flaps/s |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Image Stabilization | Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF or CFAST cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E19 power pack | DMW-BLC12 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1210 shots per charge | 330 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in) |
128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.0 x 3.5 x 2.9 in) |
Camera Weight | 1530 g (54.0 oz) | 505 g (17.8 oz) |
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