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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(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
Pentax K-01
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax K-01

 GX85 K-01 
RevealedApril 2016May 2012More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GX85

 K-01 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-01

 GX85 K-01 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and K-01 is 83 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than average (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (540 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
68
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery (540 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (561g)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax K-01
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