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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • New Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 9 years after the K100D S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G85 scores vs the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K100D S

 G85 K100D S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2007More modern by 113 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic G85

 K100D S G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K100D S

 G85 K100D S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 has physical measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G85 versus the K100D S.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and K100D S is 69 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and K100D S.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G85 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will provide you with more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger G85 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
64
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (330 shots)
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax K100D Super
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-09-19 2007-06-28
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 area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $900 $520