Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax E85

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 8 months before the E85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the E85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and E85 is 75 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax E85 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.