Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
- New Model is Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched March 2009
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G85 was brought out 7 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G85 scores against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax P70
G85 | P70 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | March 2009 | More recent by 92 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic G85
P70 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax P70
G85 | P70 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G85 against the P70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and P70 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and P70.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G85 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern G85 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Min 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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $900 | $200 |