Pentax E70 vs Pentax E85

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax E70 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 8 months earlier than the E85 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E70 grades versus the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E70 and the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and E85.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax E85 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.