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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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 SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 4 years after the E85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-100 scores versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax E85

 SP-100 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus SP-100

 E85 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax E85

 SP-100 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 against the E85.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and E85 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and E85.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (594 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax E85
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
53
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (594 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2009-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 594 grams (1.31 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $0