Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was brought out 21 months after the Q-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX85 matches up against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX85 versus the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and Q-S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX85 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern GX85 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.