Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75/Panasonic-FX75-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax E85
FX75 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FX75
E85 | FX75 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax E85
FX75 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |