Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets look much closer at the Pentax E85 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe E85 was released 9 months before the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E85 grades vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung HZ35W
E85 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax E85
HZ35W | E85 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | September 2009 | Newer by 9 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung HZ35W
E85 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E85 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E85 against the HZ35W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and HZ35W.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-09-17 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $300 |