Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced November 2007
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
- Previous Model is Olympus E-500
- Refreshed by Olympus E-520
(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
- Launched September 2009
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-510 was announced 22 months before the E85 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax E85
E-510 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-510
E85 | E-510 | |||
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Launched | September 2009 | November 2007 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax E85
E-510 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 features outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 versus the E85.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E85 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and E85.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax E85 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Also called as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2007-11-23 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 442 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $550 | $0 |