Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 3 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G85 matches up against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G85 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G85 against the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and Q7 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and Q7.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G85 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.