Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed September 2009

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-10 scores vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax E85
EX-10 | E85 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-10
E85 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E85
EX-10 | E85 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-10 and Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 versus the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and E85 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and E85.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-14 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $456 | $0 |