Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax E85

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the E85 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the E85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and E85.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax E85 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.