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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released September 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax E85

 EX-ZR700 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2009Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 E85 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E85

 EX-ZR700 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the E85.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and E85.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax E85
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222 grams (0.49 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $370 $0