Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Introduced September 2009

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax E85, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VG-110 was unveiled 17 months later than the E85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VG-110 grades versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax E85
VG-110 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus VG-110
E85 | VG-110 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax E85
VG-110 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 against the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and E85 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and E85.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VG-110 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | 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 | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 170 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $0 |