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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced September 2009
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was introduced 5 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ300 matches up vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax E85

 FZ300 E85 
AnnouncedJuly 2015September 2009Fresher by 71 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic FZ300

 E85 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax E85

 FZ300 E85 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 offers external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 and the E85.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and E85 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and E85.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (691g)
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (380 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax E85
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great battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
features touch to focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than competitors (691g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Pentax E85
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fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (691g)
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wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-07-16 2009-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 691 grams (1.52 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $598 $0