Canon A800 vs Pentax E85

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon A800 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 16 months after the E85 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A800 grades vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 vs the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and E85.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax E85 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.