Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax E85
1 | E85 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | September 2009 | More modern by 51 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus 1
E85 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax E85
1 | E85 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and E85 is 79 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |