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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Introduced September 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E85 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E85 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax E85

 WG-1 GPS E85 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 E85 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E85 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E85 and the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E85
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio E85Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E85 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-09-17 2011-08-16
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $350