Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000
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10 Overall
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Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000 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
- Launched September 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E85 was unveiled 3 months before the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E85 scores against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony S2000
| E85 | S2000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax E85
| S2000 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony S2000
| E85 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 provides outer 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 Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E85 and the S2000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and S2000.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax E85 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Pentax E85 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $0 | $225 |