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Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(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
  • Announced September 2009
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 3 years before the VS20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E85 grades versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax VS20

 E85 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax E85

 VS20 E85 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2009Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax VS20

 E85 VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E85 vs the VS20.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E85 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and VS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E85
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax VS20
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-09-17 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $106