Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 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
- Announced September 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
- 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is WB2000

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax E85 versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The E85 was introduced 5 months earlier than the TL350 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E85 matches up against the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 & Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung TL350
E85 | TL350 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax E85
TL350 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL350
E85 | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | September 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Pentax E85 versus Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E85 compared to the TL350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and TL350.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax E85 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Samsung TL350 |
Also Known as | - | WB2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-09-17 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 195 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $400 |