Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax E85
GX8 | E85 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | September 2009 | Newer by 71 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic GX8
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax E85
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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).
Examine the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and E85 is 74 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |