Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched May 2006
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K110D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX8 was manufactured 9 years after the K110D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX8 matches up against the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax K110D
GX8 | K110D | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | May 2006 | Newer by 112 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic GX8
K110D | GX8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K110D
GX8 | K110D | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K110D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX8 and the K110D.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K110D is 74 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and K110D.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will offer extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer GX8 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K110D |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2006-05-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 487 gr (1.07 lb) | 585 gr (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 806 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $898 | $1,000 |