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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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 Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced very close to the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm Z37 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm Z37

 E85 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm Z37 E85 
ReleasedJuly 2009September 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 features 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 sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the E85.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and E85.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax E85 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Pentax E85
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Pentax E85
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-09-17
Body design 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 145 gr (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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $0