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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced September 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS25 scores vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax E85

 FS25 E85 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FS25

 E85 FS25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E85

 FS25 E85 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 and the E85.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
Pentax E85 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
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 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $0