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Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed September 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 3 months prior to the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E85 grades against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony S2100

 E85 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax E85

 S2100 E85 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony S2100

 E85 S2100 
LaunchedSeptember 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 compared to the S2100.

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and S2100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
17
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Pentax E85 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Sony S2100
 Pentax Optio E85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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