Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
(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
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 7040 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7040 was introduced 4 months later than the E85 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7040 scores vs the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax E85
7040 | E85 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus 7040
E85 | 7040 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax E85
7040 | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | September 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications 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 7040 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 versus the E85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and E85.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $0 |