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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Launched September 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 16 months prior to the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E85 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax WG-1

 E85 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax E85

 WG-1 E85 
ReleasedFebruary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-1

 E85 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 offers external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E85 compared to the WG-1.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and WG-1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-09-17 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $350