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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Announced September 2009
Samsung TL350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung TL350

 E85 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax E85

 TL350 E85 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL350

 E85 TL350 
RevealedSeptember 2009February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

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

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography details
Samsung TL350 Sports photography details
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung TL350
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