Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K110D

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GX85 was brought out 10 years after the K110D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX85 grades versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 has physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX85 compared to the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and K110D is 83 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and K110D.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer GX85 should have a benefit in sensor tech.