Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P70

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax P70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX85 was launched 7 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX85 grades versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 has got outside 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) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX85 compared to the P70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and P70 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and P70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX85 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern GX85 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.