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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Announced September 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 16 months later than the E85 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH2 matches up against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax E85

 FH2 E85 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2009More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FH2

 E85 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E85

 FH2 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 and the E85.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and E85.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FH2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax Optio E85
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $0