Pentax E85 vs Samsung WB35F

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E85 scores against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E85 compared to the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older E85 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.