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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 17 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS10 scores versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax E85

 ZS10 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS10

 E85 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax E85

 ZS10 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 vs the E85.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Pentax E85
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Pentax E85
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax E85
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio E85
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-25 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $0