Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and RZ18 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was announced 5 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G85 scores vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G85 vs the RZ18.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and RZ18 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The G85 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher G85 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.