Pentax E85 vs Sony QX30

Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax E85 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was released 6 years before the QX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E85 scores vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E85 and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E85 vs the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and QX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.