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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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 TS1 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 7 months before the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 grades vs the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax E85

 TS1 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic TS1

 E85 TS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E85

 TS1 E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS1 against the E85.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and E85.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Pentax E85
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax E85
61
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio E85
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $0