Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 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
- Introduced April 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax W60, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX85 was introduced 6 years after the W60 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX85 scores vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Pentax W60
GX85 | W60 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | July 2009 | Newer by 83 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic GX85
W60 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax W60
GX85 | W60 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 features external dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX85 against the W60.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and W60 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and W60.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX85 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher GX85 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-04-05 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
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, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $300 |