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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax E85
(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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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out 3 years after the E85 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS25 scores against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax E85

 TS25 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2009More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic TS25

 E85 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax E85

 TS25 E85 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 against the E85.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and E85.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TS25 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Pentax E85
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax E85
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
42
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio E85
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-09-17
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $0