Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 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
- Revealed April 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-01, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX85 was unveiled 3 years after the K-01 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX85 grades versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax K-01
GX85 | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | April 2016 | May 2012 | More modern by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GX85
K-01 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-01
GX85 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX85 against the K-01.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and K-01 is 83 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and K-01.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GX85 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher GX85 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax K-01 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-04-05 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 662 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 540 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $800 | $899 |