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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Efina, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was revealed 3 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G85 grades against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax Efina

 G85 Efina 
LaunchedSeptember 2016June 2013Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic G85

 Efina G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Efina

 G85 Efina 

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 has external measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G85 versus the Efina.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and Efina is 69 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and Efina.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G85 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G85 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
69
lighter than average (91g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $10