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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E85

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

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

		

		

			
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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
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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