Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax E85

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS25 scores vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 and the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.