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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Later Model is Panasonic G95
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was announced 5 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G85 grades against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax RZ10

 G85 RZ10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2011Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic G85

 RZ10 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax RZ10

 G85 RZ10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 enjoys physical 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 against the RZ10.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent G85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
71
environment proof
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 CIPA)
66
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
low battery power (330 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
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, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 178 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $200