Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E85
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(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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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH20 was manufactured 4 months later than the E85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH20 grades versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax E85
| FH20 | E85 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FH20
| E85 | FH20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax E85
| FH20 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | September 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 against the E85.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and E85.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | - | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $179 | $0 |