Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax E85
SX510 HS | E85 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SX510 HS
E85 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E85
SX510 HS | E85 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |