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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was launched 10 months after the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G2 scores vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax E85

 G2 E85 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2009More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic G2

 E85 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax E85

 G2 E85 

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 vs the E85.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and E85 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and E85.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The G2 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent G2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Pentax E85
58
provides touch focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Pentax E85
61
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax Optio E85
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-12 2009-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $0