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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax E85

 E-620 E85 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-620

 E85 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax E85

 E-620 E85 
AnnouncedJuly 2009September 2009Same generation
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
17
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Pentax E85
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax E85
 Olympus E-620Pentax Optio E85
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