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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax E85
(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
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 8 months prior to the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 grades against the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax E85

 FZ28 E85 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FZ28

 E85 FZ28 
ReleasedSeptember 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E85

 FZ28 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 and the E85.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and E85 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and E85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax E85 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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