Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Announced April 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax RS1500
GX85 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | April 2016 | March 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GX85
RS1500 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax RS1500
GX85 | RS1500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-04-05 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
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 | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $800 | $150 |