Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax K20D

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K20D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was revealed 7 years after the K20D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX85 matches up versus the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 and the K20D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and K20D is 83 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and K20D.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger GX85 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.