Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K10D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was unveiled 9 years after the K10D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G85 scores against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 features outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G85 vs the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and K10D.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G85 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G85 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.