Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax E85
K-r | E85 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | September 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K-r
E85 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax E85
K-r | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Pentax K-r and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |