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Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 5 months after the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L110 matches up versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax E85

 L110 E85 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon L110

 E85 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax E85

 L110 E85 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 against the E85.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and E85 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and E85.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
Pentax E85 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" 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 model 4 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $0