Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(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

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was brought out 4 months after the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax E85
EX-H15 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-H15
E85 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E85
EX-H15 | E85 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 and the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and E85.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 161g (0.35 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $0 |