Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-70

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was revealed 2 months prior to the K-70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX85 grades versus the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX85 compared to the K-70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and K-70 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and K-70.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX85 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.