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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax E85
(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
  • Launched September 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 16 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax E85

 SP-610UZ E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E85 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E85

 SP-610UZ E85 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the E85.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and E85 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and E85.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Pentax E85
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E85
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-09-17
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $0