Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Released September 2009
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ100 was revealed 11 months after the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ100 scores vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax E85
| FZ100 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FZ100
| E85 | FZ100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax E85
| FZ100 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the E85.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and E85.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-09-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | AVCHD | 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 | 540 grams (1.19 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $0 |