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Pentax E85 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 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
  • Revealed September 2009
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony H20

 E85 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax E85

 H20 E85 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony H20

 E85 H20 
ReleasedSeptember 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E85
Sports photography with Sony H20
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Pentax E85 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Sony H20
 Pentax Optio E85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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