Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax E85

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 23 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the E85.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and E85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.