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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Introduced September 2009
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Pentax E85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 5 years later than the E85 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm X-A2 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2009More recent by 65 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E85 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm X-A2 E85 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the E85.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E85.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
78
good battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Pentax E85
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm X-A2Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Pentax Optio E85
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 410 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $0