Pentax E85 vs Samsung HZ10W

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax E85 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was brought out 5 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E85 matches up vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E85 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 and the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax E85 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.