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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 23 months later than the E85 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T300 scores versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax E85

 T300 E85 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the FujiFilm T300

 E85 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax E85

 T300 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements 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 change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T300 against the E85.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer T300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Pentax E85 Travel photography factors
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax E85
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio E85
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $0