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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Introduced September 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was announced 9 months after the E85 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX75 grades vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax E85

 FX75 E85 
IntroducedJune 2010September 2009More modern by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FX75

 E85 FX75 

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E85

 FX75 E85 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 versus the E85.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and E85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer FX75 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
67
has focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio E85
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, 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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $0