Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax E85

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed 2 years after the E85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ150 scores against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 and the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and E85 is 67 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and E85.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ150 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.