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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax KP

 GX85 KP 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GX85

 KP GX85 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2016Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax KP

 GX85 KP 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and KP is 83 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
72
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (390 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
68
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax KP
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