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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Released September 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax E85

 SX510 HS E85 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2009More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SX510 HS

 E85 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E85

 SX510 HS E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the E85.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and E85 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and E85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax E85 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Pentax E85
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $0