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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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 F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 16 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm F500 EXR E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 E85 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm F500 EXR E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the E85.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
17
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Pentax E85
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lighter than average (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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 215g (0.47 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 NP-50 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $430 $0