Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E85

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E85, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and E85 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was manufactured 9 years after the E85 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G95 grades versus the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G95 compared to the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and E85.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G95 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher G95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.