Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90
83 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
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94 Imaging
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 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
- Introduced April 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax E90
GX85 | E90 | |||
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Launched | April 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 76 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GX85
E90 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax E90
GX85 | E90 | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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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 |