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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm F900EXR E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 E85 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm F900EXR E85 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the E85.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and E85.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Pentax E85
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
very small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $0