Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K100D
G85 | K100D | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | December 2006 | Fresher by 120 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper screen (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic G85
K100D | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K100D
G85 | K100D | |||
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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).
Check the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K100D | |
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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 |