Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85
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![Olympus E-620 front Olympus E-620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-620.jpg)
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
- Announced September 2009
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-620 was introduced 2 months earlier than the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-620 scores vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax E85
E-620 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-620
E85 | E-620 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax E85
E-620 | E85 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | September 2009 | Same generation |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 against the E85.
![Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and E85 is 71 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and E85.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-620 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.
![Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-620 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-06 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500 grams (1.10 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 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), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $0 |