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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was revealed 8 months later than the K-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G85 matches up vs the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K-1

 G85 K-1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2016Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic G85

 K-1 G85 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-1

 G85 K-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 features outside 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 K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G85 vs the K-1.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and K-1 is 69 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and K-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G85 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G85 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography details
Pentax K-1 Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 Sports photography details
65
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
provides touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
53
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax K-1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-09-19 2016-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 14.6
DXO Low light score 656 3280
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 760 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $900 $1,499