Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E85

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 13 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and E85.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.