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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax E85

 EX-ZR300 E85 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2009Fresher by 33 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 E85 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E85

 EX-ZR300 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the E85.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and E85.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Pentax E85
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $0