Pentax E85 vs Pentax W80

Here, we are looking at the Pentax E85 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 3 months after the W80 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E85 matches up versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 vs the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and W80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.