Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and E85 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS7 was manufactured 8 months before the E85 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS7 grades vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax E85
FS7 | E85 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FS7
E85 | FS7 | |||
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Released | September 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax E85
FS7 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 features physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 compared to the E85.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and E85.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax E85 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | 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 | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 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 | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 145 gr (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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $160 | $0 |