Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 8 months before the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7000 grades vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements 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 7000 vs Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 compared to the E85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and E85.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.