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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax E85

 VG-110 E85 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus VG-110

 E85 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax E85

 VG-110 E85 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Pentax E85
24
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (170 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax E85
 Olympus VG-110Pentax Optio E85
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