FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(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 JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was manufactured 10 months later than the E85 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax E85
JZ500 | E85 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the FujiFilm JZ500
E85 | JZ500 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E85
JZ500 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 against the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and E85.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer JZ500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 model | NP-45A | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | $0 |