Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5/Panasonic-GF5-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
- Later Model is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax E85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
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The GF5 was unveiled 2 years after the E85 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF5 grades versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax E85
GF5 | E85 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic GF5
E85 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax E85
GF5 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GF5 vs the E85.
![Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 size comparison Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and E85.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF5 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher GF5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-04-05 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 267 gr (0.59 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $0 |