Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85
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25 Overall
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
- Revealed September 2009
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS1 was released 4 months earlier than the E85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS1 scores vs the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax E85
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax E85
| ZS1 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2009 |  | September 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 compared to the E85.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and E85.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax E85 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $0 |