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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released September 2009
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax E85, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 8 months prior to the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FS15 scores against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax E85

 FS15 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FS15

 E85 FS15 
ReleasedSeptember 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax E85

 FS15 E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the E85.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and E85.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Pentax Optio E85
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2009-09-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
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
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $0