FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AV250 was revealed 16 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AV250 matches up versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax E85
AV250 | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the FujiFilm AV250
E85 | AV250 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E85
AV250 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and E85.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern AV250 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Also called as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $0 |