Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax E85

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax E85, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured very close to the E85 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 against the E85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and E85.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.