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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 9 years later than the K100D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G85 scores vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K100D

 G85 K100D 
LaunchedSeptember 2016December 2006Fresher by 120 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic G85

 K100D G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K100D

 G85 K100D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 features outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G85 and the K100D.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and K100D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G85 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G85 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography details
Pentax K100D Street photography details
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
Pentax K100D Travel photography info
71
environment proof
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery (330 shots)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660g)
low MP (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (330 shots)
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax K100D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-09-19 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $0