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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E85 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E85 scores vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung WB30F

 E85 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax E85

 WB30F E85 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung WB30F

 E85 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 has outside 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E85 compared to the WB30F.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
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 WB30F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E85
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung WB30F
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E85 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $180