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Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released September 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax E85 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E85 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony TF1

 E85 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax E85

 TF1 E85 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2009Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony TF1

 E85 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E85 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E85 vs the TF1.

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and TF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E85 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment sealing
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax E85 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio E85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-09-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.32 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $266