Pentax E85 vs Sony H20
95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
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Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed September 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Pentax E85 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe E85 was manufactured 5 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E85 scores versus the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony H20
E85 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax E85
H20 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony H20
E85 | H20 | |||
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Released | September 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Pentax E85 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E85 vs the H20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and H20.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax E85 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-09-17 | 2009-05-14 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $249 |