Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 dimensions | 2.7" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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).
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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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax 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 |