Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was announced 14 months later than the K-S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX85 grades versus the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX85 against the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and K-S2 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and K-S2.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger GX85 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.