Pentax E85 vs Sony S980

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax E85 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 8 months later than the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E85 scores versus the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax E85 and Sony S980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E85 vs the S980.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and S980.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent E85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.