Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax E85

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX520 HS and Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years later than the E85 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS grades versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and E85 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and E85.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.