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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
Pentax E85
(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
  • Released September 2009
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 2 months after the E85 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax E85

 EX-FC150 E85 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-FC150

 E85 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax E85

 EX-FC150 E85 
ReleasedNovember 2009September 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the E85.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and E85.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax E85 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax E85
30
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Pentax E85
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-40 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $0