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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Announced September 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 13 months after the E85 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G matches up against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Pentax E85

 EX-H20G E85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010September 2009More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-H20G

 E85 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax E85

 EX-H20G E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G vs the E85.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and E85.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H20G to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Pentax E85
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (216g)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $0