Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Released April 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX85 was brought out 2 years after the Efina which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX85 scores vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax Efina
GX85 | Efina | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | June 2013 | Newer by 35 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic GX85
Efina | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax Efina
GX85 | Efina | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 has got external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX85 and the Efina.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and Efina is 83 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and Efina.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX85 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern GX85 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Efina |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-04-05 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 662 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $10 |