Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax E85

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax E85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was manufactured 4 years after the E85 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GM1 grades vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications 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 GM1 vs Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GM1 compared to the E85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and E85.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GM1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.