Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax E85

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 4 months later than the E85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH22 grades against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH22 and the E85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.