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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older 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
  • Released September 2009
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 3 years after the E85 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 K-5 IIs E85 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2009More modern by 46 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

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

 E85 K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has exterior 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) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs and the E85.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and E85 is 60 and 95 respectively.

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

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and E85.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax E85
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio E85
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-04 2009-09-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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