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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
Pentax E85
(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
  • Announced September 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 7 years after the E85 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-5 grades versus the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax E85

 TG-5 E85 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2009More modern by 94 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-5

 E85 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax E85

 TG-5 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the E85.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and E85.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (250g)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Optio E85
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-17 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 340 images -
Battery style 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 card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $449 $0