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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Pentax E85
(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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 5 years after the E85 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax E85

 SH-2 E85 
IntroducedMarch 2015September 2009More modern by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus SH-2

 E85 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax E85

 SH-2 E85 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 against the E85.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and E85 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and E85.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
44
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
55
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Pentax E85
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-03-11 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $0