Pentax E85 vs Sony A390

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax E85 and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E85 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E85 was brought out 10 months earlier than the A390 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E85 scores versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 vs the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and A390.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E85 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A390 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.