Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
- Announced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G85 was brought out 2 years later than the 645Z and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G85 scores against the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax 645Z
G85 | 645Z | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | April 2014 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic G85
645Z | G85 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax 645Z
G85 | 645Z | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G85 compared to the 645Z.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and 645Z is 69 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and 645Z.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G85 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G85 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax 645Z |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lbs) | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 656 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 650 shots |
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 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $900 | $5,024 |