Canon D30 vs Pentax E85

Below, we are matching up the Canon D30 versus Pentax E85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 4 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D30 scores against the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and E85.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern D30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.