Pentax E85 vs Samsung ST93

Below, we are comparing the Pentax E85 and Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was launched 19 months earlier than the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E85 scores vs the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 features outside measurements 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E85 against the ST93.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and ST93.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.