Pentax K10D vs Pentax E85

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K10D versus Pentax E85, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the K10D (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K10D was announced 3 years prior to the E85 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K10D matches up against the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K10D versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K10D compared to the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K10D and E85 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and E85.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K10D using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax E85 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.