Reasons to choose Optio E85
Released in 2009, Optio E85 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio E85
vs Pentax Optio M85
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Optio E8528 mm²
Optio M85- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio E85 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 E85MetricOptio M85
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight128 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion D-LI95 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 E85 and Optio M85 have the same sensor area. The Optio E85 has the lighter body. The Optio E85 and Optio M85 have the same effective resolution. The Optio E85 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.