Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-S2

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K-S2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was manufactured 20 months later than the K-S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G85 grades against the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G85 and the K-S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and K-S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G85 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern G85 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.