Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
(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
- Released September 2009
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax E85, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX1 was introduced 2 years later than the E85 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX1 matches up against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax E85
GX1 | E85 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | September 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic GX1
E85 | GX1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax E85
GX1 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX1 compared to the E85.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and E85 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and E85.
To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX1 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-14 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $228 | $0 |