Panasonic G3 vs Pentax E85

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G3 was introduced 23 months after the E85 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G3 scores vs the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G3 vs the E85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and E85 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G3 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.