Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2
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![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WG-2 front Pentax Optio WG-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-2/Pentax-WG-2-front.jpg)
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Released September 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The E85 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E85 grades versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax WG-2
E85 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax E85
WG-2 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax WG-2
E85 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 offers outer 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) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E85 vs the WG-2.
![Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and WG-2.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E85 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E85-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-09-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |