Pentax E85 vs Sony W320

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax E85 vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was revealed 3 months prior to the W320 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E85 scores vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E85 features outside 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) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E85 compared to the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and W320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W320 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.