Canon N vs Pentax E85

Its time to look closer at the Canon N vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 3 years later than the E85 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N grades against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N has got outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon N vs Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N vs the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and E85.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent N should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.