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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E85 was revealed 23 months prior to the PX making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E85 scores against the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh PX

 E85 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax E85

 PX E85 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2009More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh PX

 E85 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E85 compared to the PX.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and PX.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 Street photography features
Ricoh PX Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography information
Ricoh PX Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E85
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio E85Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E85 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model D-LI95 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $329