Canon M3 vs Pentax E85

Lets look more closely at the Canon M3 and Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and E85 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M3 was released 5 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M3 scores vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon M3 and Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M3 vs the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and E85 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and E85.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M3 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher M3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.