Pentax E85 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax E85 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the E85 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E85 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E85 scores versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E85 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E85 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 compared to the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E85 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older E85 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.