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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Launched April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was revealed 6 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX85 scores against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax P80

 GX85 P80 
ReleasedApril 2016August 2009Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic GX85

 P80 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax P80

 GX85 P80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX85 against the P80.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and P80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and P80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX85 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GX85 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
68
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (290 shots)
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Pentax P80
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-04-05 2009-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $200