Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7
95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10

Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax E85 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very comparable but the E85 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

The E85 was revealed 4 years before the Q7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E85 scores vs the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax Q7
E85 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax E85
Q7 | E85 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax Q7
E85 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 features outer 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 Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E85 and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E85 and the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and Q7.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E85 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged E85 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Pentax E85 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-09-17 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | - | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI95 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $480 |