Panasonic S5 vs Pentax E85

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax E85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and E85 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and E85 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was manufactured 11 years later than the E85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5 matches up against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 compared to the E85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and E85 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and E85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.