Pentax E85 vs Sony H200

Below, we are comparing the Pentax E85 vs Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 4 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E85 matches up vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax E85 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E85 vs the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older E85 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.