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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 3 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Efina grades vs the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax E85

 Efina E85 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2009Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax Efina

 E85 Efina 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax E85

 Efina E85 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina has outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with 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 have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Efina versus the E85.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and E85 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and E85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Efina provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (91g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax E85
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax Optio E85
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-03 2009-09-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 20cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - 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 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $10 $0