Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax E85

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was launched 5 years after the E85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GM5 matches up vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GM5 compared to the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and E85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GM5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.