Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
50 Imaging
76 Features
52 Overall
66
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Newer Model is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Revealed March 2010
- Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax 645D, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G85 was released 6 years later than the 645D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G85 matches up against the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax 645D
G85 | 645D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2016 | March 2010 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic G85
645D | G85 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax 645D
G85 | 645D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax 645D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G85 and the 645D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and 645D is 69 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and 645D.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G85 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax 645D | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax 645D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lb) | 1480 grams (3.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 656 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 800 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Price at release | $900 | $4,000 |