Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Released September 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
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Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax E85 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe E85 was brought out 5 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E85 matches up vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung HZ10W
| E85 | HZ10W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax E85
| HZ10W | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung HZ10W
| E85 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E85 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 and the HZ10W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and HZ10W.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax E85 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-09-17 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 ID | D-LI95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $0 | $300 |
