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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was revealed 8 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX85 matches up against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax K100D S

 GX85 K100D S 
AnnouncedApril 2016June 2007More recent by 107 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic GX85

 K100D S GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K100D S

 GX85 K100D S 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys 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 K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX85 compared to the K100D S.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and K100D S is 83 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and K100D S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX85 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX85 will show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent GX85 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
Pentax K100D S Street photography information
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
68
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 shots)
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Pentax K100D Super
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-04-05 2007-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $520