Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
95 Imaging
35 Features
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Introduced September 2009
(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

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").

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.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
E85 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax E85
WG-1 GPS | E85 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
E85 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |