Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was unveiled 4 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX85 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 offers 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX85 and the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and RZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX85 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX85 will have an advantage in sensor tech.