Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and RS1500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX85 was unveiled 5 years after the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX85 matches up against the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 features outside 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) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 and the RS1500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and RS1500 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GX85 will have an advantage in sensor technology.