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Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
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
  • Revealed September 2009
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 1 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 4 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 grades against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax E85

 1 E85 
RevealedNovember 2013September 2009More modern by 51 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus 1

 E85 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax E85

 1 E85 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 against the E85.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and E85 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and E85.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The 1 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern 1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery (410 CIPA)
features touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 402 gr (0.89 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $0