Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Released April 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax KP, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX85 was unveiled 9 months prior to the KP and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX85 matches up against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax KP
GX85 | KP | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GX85
KP | GX85 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | April 2016 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax KP
GX85 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX85 and the KP.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and KP is 83 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and KP.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX85 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax KP |
Other name | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-04-05 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
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 photographs | 390 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $800 | $747 |