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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-330
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was introduced 5 months before the E85 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-450 grades against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax E85

 E-450 E85 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-450

 E85 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax E85

 E-450 E85 
IntroducedMarch 2009September 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 features outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-450 compared to the E85.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E85 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and E85.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax E85 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (426g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (500 shots)
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Pentax E85
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax E85
 Olympus E-450Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-450 Pentax Optio E85
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-31 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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