Pentax E85 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax E85 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was brought out 4 years before the W710 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E85 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has outer 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) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Pentax E85 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E85 compared to the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and W710.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W710 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.