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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax E85

 AV250 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the FujiFilm AV250

 E85 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E85

 AV250 E85 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E85
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio E85
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