Pentax E85 vs Sony A350

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax E85 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E85 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The E85 was released 16 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E85 matches up vs the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E85 and the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and A350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E85 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A350 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E85 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.