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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched September 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm X20 E85 
LaunchedApril 2013September 2009More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm X20

 E85 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm X20 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (353g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Pentax E85
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 353g (0.78 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 270 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $0