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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax E85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was unveiled 8 years after the E85 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 scores vs the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax E85

 G9 E85 
IntroducedNovember 2017September 2009Newer by 100 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic G9

 E85 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax E85

 G9 E85 

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the E85.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and E85 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and E85.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (400 shots)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax Optio E85
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-11-08 2009-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,500 $0