Pentax E85 vs Sony QX1

Let's look much closer at the Pentax E85 versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the E85 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E85 was announced 6 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E85 matches up vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 provides 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) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Pentax E85 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E85 and the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and QX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E85 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.