Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Renewed by Panasonic G95
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G85 was brought out 3 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G85 scores versus the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K-30
G85 | K-30 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | October 2012 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G85
K-30 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-30
G85 | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G85 compared to the K-30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and K-30 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and K-30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G85 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The younger G85 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K-30 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 656 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $900 | $525 |