Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(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
- Launched September 2009
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax E85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL8 was announced 7 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL8 scores versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax E85
E-PL8 | E85 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | September 2009 | Fresher by 86 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus E-PL8
E85 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax E85
E-PL8 | E85 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the E85.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and E85.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 357 gr (0.79 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 350 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $0 |