Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(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 7000 vs Pentax E85 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7000 was manufactured 8 months before the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7000 grades vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax E85
7000 | E85 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus 7000
E85 | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax E85
7000 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 compared to the E85.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and E85.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Alternative name | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $0 |