Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX2

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced around the same time to the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E85 scores vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E85 and the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and CX2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax E85 to give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.