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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax E90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was manufactured 6 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX85 scores versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax E90

 GX85 E90 
LaunchedApril 2016January 2010More recent by 76 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GX85

 E90 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax E90

 GX85 E90 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 provides external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX85 compared to the E90.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and E90.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GX85 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Pentax E90
68
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery power (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (290 shots)
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Pentax E90
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-04-05 2010-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 6cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $100