Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(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
- Announced September 2009
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH5 was revealed 16 months later than the E85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH5 matches up against the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax E85
FH5 | E85 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | September 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FH5
E85 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax E85
FH5 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer 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 proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the E85.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and E85.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FH5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 121g (0.27 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
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 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $169 | $0 |