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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-819200
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/6000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 390
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
Summary
The Pentax KP maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) highest resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Pentax KP is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II): APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is very significant difference between these cameras because big sensor lets the camera owner to take pictures of the higher quality. The Pentax KP has a wider ISO range of 100-819200 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). Such ISO range let the photographer to take better pictures in more difficult situations. The Pentax KP has more presets of white balance - 9. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) provides more focus points than the Pentax KP: 49 vs 27. More focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Pentax KP display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Pentax KP has better minimum shutter speed - 60 seconds. The Pentax KP provides better fastest shutter speed - 1/6000 second.
The Pentax KP battery life is better than the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to produce 390 shots with the KP and only 290 with the Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 (Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II) weighs 426g that is 277g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Pentax KP. The Pentax KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where a picture was captured.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the KP is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon