Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K20D was released 14 months prior to the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K20D scores versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax E85
K20D | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax K20D
E85 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | September 2009 | June 2008 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax E85
K20D | E85 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K20D has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K20D vs the E85.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and E85 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and E85.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K20D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K20D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Pentax K20D | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K20D | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-06-25 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI50 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $700 | $0 |