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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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
  • Announced September 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax E85, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and E85 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was launched 8 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-1 II scores vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax E85

 K-1 II E85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2009More recent by 103 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K-1 II

 E85 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax E85

 K-1 II E85 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II and the E85.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and E85 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and E85.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
53
weather sealing
great MP (36MP)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
Vlogging with Pentax E85
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax E85
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax Optio E85
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-22 2009-09-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 819200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 33 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 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 life 670 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,737 $0