Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Pentax E85
EX-ZR300 | E85 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR300
E85 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Pentax E85
EX-ZR300 | E85 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |