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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2009
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm XP30 E85 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm XP30

 E85 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm XP30 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
65
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio E85
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