Pentax K-3 II vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-3 K-3 vs K-3 II	Panasonic GX7 GX7 vs GX85
Successor:	Pentax K-3 III K-3 II vs K-3 III
General
Model Number:	K-3 II	GX85
Alternate Model Number(s):		GX80, GX7 Mark II
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$850.00	$799.99
Street Price:	$829.99	$597.99
Date Available:	2015-05-15	2016-05-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.7 oz (785 g) includes batteries	17.6 oz (498 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1 in. (132 x 102 x 77 mm)	4.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. (122 x 71 x 44 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	24.4	16.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.91 microns	3.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Optional	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80	71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.6	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.6	12.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,106	662
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.1	10.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 64mm
Focal Length (actual):		12 - 32mm
Zoom Ratio:		2.67x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	37.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		2x, 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter	EVF: 2,764,800 dots equivalent LCD, 100% coverage, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity)
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	921,600 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x	1.39x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	1,040,000 dots (347,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot	1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off)	Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	24.0 megapixels	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.2 m / 13.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN=4.2m (13.8 feet) at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack	Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.44
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.60	0.43
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.1	10.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	60	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.2	10.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	22	44
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.2	10.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	23	40
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds	0.19 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.274 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.094 seconds	0.065 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.42 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.090 seconds	0.064 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.2 seconds	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		290 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	720 shots	270 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5	PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Improved sensor-shift shake reduction (up to 4.5 stops), new Pixel Shift Resolution mode (4-shot composite provides full color information at each pixel and reduces noise), built-in GPS with ASTROTRACER and electronic compass.	Available in silver or black.