Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax E85

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 2 years after the E85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the E85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and E85.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 should have an edge in sensor technology.