Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Announced August 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
(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
- Introduced September 2009
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Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 5 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Pentax E85
| Fujifilm X30 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm X30
| E85 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Pentax E85
| Fujifilm X30 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the E85.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and E85 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and E85.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm X30 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-08-26 | 2009-09-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 423 grams (0.93 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 470 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-95 | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $0 |