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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 8 months before the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-5010 matches up against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax E85

 FE-5010 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-5010

 E85 FE-5010 
RevealedSeptember 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E85

 FE-5010 E85 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the E85.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E85.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $0