Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-01Lumix DMC-G85
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G95
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$899 (body only), $999 (w/12-60 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, normal
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points8149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 16 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      DxO Low Light ISO1135656
      DxO Color Depth23.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.912.5
      DxO Overall Score7971
      Video Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 minunlimited
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")128 x 89 x 74 mm (5.04 x 3.5 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"7.7 x 6.9 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.25 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life540 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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