Pentax E85 vs Sony WX80

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax E85 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was introduced 4 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E85 matches up versus the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E85 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.