Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax E85

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax E85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was brought out 8 years later than the E85 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH5S matches up versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S and the E85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and E85 is 62 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and E85.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax E85 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.