Reasons to choose Optio E70
Released in 2009, Optio E70 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio E70
vs Pentax Optio M85
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Optio E7028 mm²
Optio M85- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio E70 and Optio M85 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio E70MetricOptio M85
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight128 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA Alkaline, Lithium or NiMH BatteriesBatteryLithium-Ion D-LI95 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio E70 and Optio M85 have the same sensor area. The Optio M85 has the lighter body. The Optio M85 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio E70 and Optio M85 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio M85
Released in 2009, Optio M85 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.