FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E85

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and E85 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was revealed 11 months later than the E85 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR against the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and E85.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The F300EXR contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The younger F300EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.