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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 7 months prior to the E85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX48 grades vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax E85

 FX48 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FX48

 E85 FX48 
LaunchedSeptember 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax E85

 FX48 E85 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the E85.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and E85.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio E85
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-09-17
Body design Compact 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $325 $0