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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
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-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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Pentax E85

 EX-H15 E85 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-H15

 E85 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E85

 EX-H15 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Pentax Optio E85
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