Pentax E85 vs Pentax P70

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax E85 versus Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 7 months later than the P70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the E85 matches up vs the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E85 and the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and P70.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern E85 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.