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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E85 matches up vs the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung WB750

 E85 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax E85

 WB750 E85 
IntroducedSeptember 2011September 2009Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung WB750

 E85 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E85 against the WB750.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and WB750.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to deliver extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E85
Street photography with Samsung WB750
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
17
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-09-17 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.32 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $339