Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009
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Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ7 was revealed 2 years after the E85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ7 matches up vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax E85
| SZ7 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic SZ7
| E85 | SZ7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax E85
| SZ7 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ7 and the E85.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and E85.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 145 grams (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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $199 | $0 |