Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax E85

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 2 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and E85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.