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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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
  • Announced September 2009
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 II was introduced 3 years after the E85 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-5 II scores against the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax E85

 K-5 II E85 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2009More modern by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K-5 II

 E85 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax E85

 K-5 II E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II against the E85.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and E85 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and E85.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-5 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger K-5 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography features
Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Pentax E85
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
Travel photography with Pentax E85
65
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
23
focusing manually not possible
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 available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax E85
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 II Pentax Optio E85
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-04 2009-09-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI95
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $830 $0