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Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax E85
(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
  • Revealed September 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E85 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E85 was announced 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E85 grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung EX2F

 E85 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax E85

 EX2F E85 
RevealedDecember 2012September 2009More modern by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung EX2F

 E85 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & 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 employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E85 and the EX2F.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E85 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged E85 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
17
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E85 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model D-LI95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $478