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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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 SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 23 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 matches up against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax E85

 SZ-11 E85 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus SZ-11

 E85 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax E85

 SZ-11 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 against the E85.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and E85.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Pentax E85
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax E85
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax E85
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $253 $0