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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Revealed September 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was revealed 17 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-5 grades against the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax E85

 E-5 E85 
RevealedFebruary 2011September 2009More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-5

 E85 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax E85

 E-5 E85 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 comes with external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 versus the E85.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and E85 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and E85.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer E-5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography information
Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
17
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Pentax E85
56
environment proofing
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
has external mic socket
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Pentax E85
 Olympus E-5Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-5 Pentax Optio E85
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-03 2009-09-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,700 $0