Canon N100 vs Pentax E85

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon N100 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years after the E85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the N100 matches up vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the N100 against the E85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and E85.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer N100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.