Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax E85

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 5 months after the E85 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the E85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and E85.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.