Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was introduced 3 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX85 scores vs the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 features exterior 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-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX85 vs the K-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and K-30 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and K-30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GX85 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher GX85 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.