Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E85, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The K-5 was brought out 16 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-5 grades against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax E85
K-5 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K-5
E85 | K-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax E85
K-5 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 compared to the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and E85 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and E85.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-5 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern K-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-12-18 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
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 score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $800 | $0 |