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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 S1 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 16 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1 scores against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax E85

 S1 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic S1

 E85 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax E85

 S1 E85 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1 against the E85.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and E85.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Pentax E85
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $269 $0