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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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 XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 grades against the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax E85

 XZ-10 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2009Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus XZ-10

 E85 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E85

 XZ-10 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the E85.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and E85.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax E85
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decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 221g (0.49 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $428 $0