Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-S1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was released 20 months after the K-S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX85 matches up versus the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 comes with outside 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-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX85 and the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and K-S1 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and K-S1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX85 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GX85 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.