Panasonic G85 vs Pentax KP

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax KP, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The G85 was manufactured 4 months before the KP so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G85 grades versus the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 provides exterior measurements 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 KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 vs the KP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and KP.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax KP will render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.