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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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 Z35 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched about the same time to the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm Z35 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm Z35

 E85 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm Z35 E85 
RevealedJuly 2009September 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the E85.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and E85.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax E85 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Pentax E85
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Pentax E85
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $0