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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was unveiled 9 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E85 scores versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung TL100

 E85 TL100 
RevealedSeptember 2009January 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax E85

 TL100 E85 

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL100

 E85 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E85 compared to the TL100.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and TL100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer E85 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
49
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
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 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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $22