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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was unveiled 5 years after the E85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX8 grades versus the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax E85

 GX8 E85 
ReleasedJuly 2015September 2009Newer by 71 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic GX8

 E85 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax E85

 GX8 E85 

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX8 compared to the E85.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and E85 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and E85.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GX8 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
75
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
Travel photography with Pentax E85
73
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 per charge)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 per charge)
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Pentax Optio E85
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-07-16 2009-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 grams (1.07 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $0