Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax E85

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SZ-15 was unveiled 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 scores versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the E85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and E85 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and E85.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.