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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Pentax RS1500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax RS1500

 GX85 RS1500 
RevealedApril 2016March 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic GX85

 RS1500 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax RS1500

 GX85 RS1500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX85
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low battery life (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
68
boasts touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (290 CIPA)
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Pentax Optio RS1500
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