Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-x

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was launched 6 years later than the K-x and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX85 grades against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX85 versus the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and K-x is 83 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX85 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent GX85 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.