Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax W90

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax W90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was brought out 6 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX85 matches up versus the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX85 and the W90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and W90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and W90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GX85 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.