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Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released September 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A2500 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2500 scores against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax E85

 A2500 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A2500

 E85 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax E85

 A2500 E85 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 and the E85.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and E85.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A2500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Pentax E85
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Pentax E85
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot A2500Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-09-17
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $0