Pentax E85 vs Sony W730

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax E85 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was announced 4 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E85 scores versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E85 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E85 versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 and the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E85 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.