Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax E85

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out at a similar time to the E85 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4000 grades vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 against the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and E85.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.