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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched September 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 3 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm T500 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2009More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm T500

 E85 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm T500 E85 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the E85.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and E85.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
75
lighter than average (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $0