Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was manufactured 3 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G85 grades versus the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 vs the K-5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and K-5 II is 69 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G85 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent G85 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.