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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced September 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 22 months before the WB210 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E85 grades versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung WB210

 E85 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax E85

 WB210 E85 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2009More modern by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung WB210

 E85 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 comes with outside measurements 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 WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E85 against the WB210.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than average (174g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-09-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $279