Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and E85 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the E85.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and E85 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and E85.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.