Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax E85 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E85 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E85 was announced 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E85 grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E85 and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E85 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged E85 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.