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Canon S110 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon S110 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was launched 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S110 scores versus the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Pentax E85

 S110 E85 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2009Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon S110

 E85 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Pentax E85

 S110 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 versus the E85.

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and E85.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S110 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent S110 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography details
Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
64
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Pentax E85
37
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon S110 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot S110Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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