Pentax E85 vs Sony G3

Lets look much closer at the Pentax E85 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was released 9 months after the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E85 scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax E85 vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E85 versus the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E85 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and G3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax E85 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E85 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.