Pentax K100D vs Pentax E85

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K100D versus Pentax E85, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and E85 (12MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D was brought out 3 years earlier than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K100D matches up vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K100D offers outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K100D versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K100D compared to the E85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D and E85 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and E85.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K100D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax E85 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older K100D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.