Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was launched 22 months prior to the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E85 scores against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 enjoys 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) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E85 and the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and CX5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax E85 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.