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Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Revealed September 2009
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Pentax E85 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was released 3 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E85 scores against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax W60

 E85 W60 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax E85

 W60 E85 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax W60

 E85 W60 
RevealedSeptember 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 vs the W60.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and W60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax E85 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E85
Street photography with Pentax W60
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax W60
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2009-07-01
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300