Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
(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
- Introduced September 2009
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS8 was brought out 23 months later than the E85 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS8 scores versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax E85
ZS8 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | September 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS8
E85 | ZS8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax E85
ZS8 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS8 and the E85.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and E85.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
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 rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
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 | 340 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $275 | $0 |