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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 2 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LZ20 grades versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax E85

 LZ20 E85 
IntroducedJuly 2012September 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic LZ20

 E85 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax E85

 LZ20 E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 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 LZ20 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ20 compared to the E85.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and E85 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and E85.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LZ20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Pentax E85
58
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
45
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2009-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $0