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Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released September 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Photography Glossary

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was revealed 8 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E85 matches up against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung SL202

 E85 SL202 
IntroducedSeptember 2009February 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax E85

 SL202 E85 

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung SL202

 E85 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 compared to the SL202.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and SL202.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax E85 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E85 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E85
Street photography with Samsung SL202
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E85
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
17
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E85 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-09-17 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $140