Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Revealed September 2009
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E85, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm XP30 was announced 24 months later than the E85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax E85
Fujifilm XP30 | E85 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | September 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm XP30
E85 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E85
Fujifilm XP30 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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 XP30 and Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the E85.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and E85.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $0 |