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Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

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
  • Launched September 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax E85 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 4 months prior to the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E85 grades against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax I-10

 E85 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax E85

 I-10 E85 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax I-10

 E85 I-10 
IntroducedSeptember 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 and Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E85 vs the I-10.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax I-10
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-09-17 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 145g (0.32 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $310