Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E85

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the E85 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8000 scores versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions 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 use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.