Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E85

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced around the same time to the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 scores versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the E85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and E85.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.