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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 10 months later than the E85 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax E85

 EX-FH100 E85 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-FH100

 E85 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax E85

 EX-FH100 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 and the E85.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax E85 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-09-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $0