Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Pentax E85

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 24 months after the E85 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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 F600 EXR versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and E85.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F600 EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.