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Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed September 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax E85 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E85 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 E85 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax E85

 Galaxy Camera 3G E85 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 E85 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E85 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E85 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E85
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E85 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-09-17 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model D-LI95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $606