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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
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 A170 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced at a similar time to the E85 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm A170 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm A170

 E85 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm A170 E85 
LaunchedJuly 2009September 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the E85.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and E85.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax E85 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E85 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Pentax E85
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Pentax E85
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $80 $0