Pentax E85 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax E85 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 9 months prior to the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E85 grades versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax E85 comes with physical dimensions 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 H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E85 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E85 vs the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E85 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H55 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.