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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax E85

 EX-ZR1000 E85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2009Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 E85 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E85

 EX-ZR1000 E85 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the E85.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and E85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $0