Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K-1
G85 | K-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2016 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-1
G85 | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K-1 | |
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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 |