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Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2009
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-r and Pentax E85, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-r was released 18 months later than the E85 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-r scores against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax E85

 K-r E85 
RevealedMarch 2011September 2009More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K-r

 E85 K-r 

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax E85

 K-r E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-r versus the E85.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and E85.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The K-r has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent K-r will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
17
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax E85
 Pentax K-rPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-r Pentax Optio E85
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-11 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 598 grams (1.32 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,100 $0