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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured very close to the E85 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5020 scores against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax E85

 FE-5020 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-5020

 E85 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E85

 FE-5020 E85 
IntroducedJuly 2009September 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 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).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 against the E85.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and E85.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Pentax E85
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio E85
Also called as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $0