Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX85 was introduced 2 years after the K-500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX85 grades versus the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax K-500
GX85 | K-500 | |||
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Launched | April 2016 | November 2013 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic GX85
K-500 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-500
GX85 | K-500 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX85 and the K-500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and K-500 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and K-500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX85 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer GX85 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax K-500 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-04-05 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | PRIME M |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 662 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 710 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $800 | $600 |