Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
(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
- Launched September 2009
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ40 was introduced 4 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LZ40 matches up versus the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax E85
LZ40 | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | September 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic LZ40
E85 | LZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E85
LZ40 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 features exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LZ40 compared to the E85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and E85.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 | 320 photos | - |
Style 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 |
Price at launch | $219 | $0 |