Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Q7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was revealed 2 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX85 grades against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX85 against the Q7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and Q7 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and Q7.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent GX85 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.