Pentax E85 vs Sony H70
95 Imaging
34 Features
10 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
35
Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax E85 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E85 was manufactured 15 months prior to the H70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E85 scores versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony H70
| E85 | H70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax E85
| H70 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony H70
| E85 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 offers physical measurements 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E85 against the H70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and H70.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax E85 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-09-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI95 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $199 |