Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85
96 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
24
95 Imaging
34 Features
10 Overall
24
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Released September 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 7 months prior to the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax E85
| Fujifilm Z30 | E85 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm Z30
| E85 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2009 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E85
| Fujifilm Z30 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 offers external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the E85.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and E85.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax E85 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | NP-45 | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $0 |