Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax E85
Fujifilm F900EXR | E85 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
E85 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax E85
Fujifilm F900EXR | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |