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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the K-1 II making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX85 grades versus the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax K-1 II

 GX85 K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic GX85

 K-1 II GX85 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2016Fresher by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-1 II

 GX85 K-1 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 has got external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX85 compared to the K-1 II.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and K-1 II is 83 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX85 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older GX85 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low battery life (290 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
68
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
MP count high (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (670 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (290 shots)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-04-05 2018-02-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF4
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 670 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $800 $1,737