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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax E85

 JZ500 E85 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2009Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 E85 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E85

 JZ500 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Pentax E85
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E85
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio E85
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