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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(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
  • Revealed September 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh CX5

 E85 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax E85

 CX5 E85 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2009Newer by 22 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX5

 E85 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Ricoh CX5
 Pentax Optio E85Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-09-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $399