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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was released 7 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E85 matches up against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh CX1

 E85 CX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Pentax E85

 CX1 E85 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX1

 E85 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 features external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E85 vs the CX1.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and CX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax E85 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E85 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
17
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX1
 Pentax Optio E85Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-09-17 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI95 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $299