Casio EX-100 vs Pentax E85

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 versus Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 4 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and E85 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and E85.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The EX-100 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher EX-100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.