Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E85

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E85, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was brought out 16 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-5 grades against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 compared to the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and E85 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-5 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern K-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.