Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(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
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL1 was revealed 9 months after the E85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax E85
E-PL1 | E85 | |||
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Announced | May 2010 | September 2009 | More modern by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-PL1
E85 | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax E85
E-PL1 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1 against the E85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and E85.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent E-PL1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $288 | $0 |