Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Revealed September 2009
Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L28 was announced 3 years later than the E85 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L28 matches up vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax E85
L28 | E85 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | September 2009 | More recent by 41 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon L28
E85 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax E85
L28 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L28 against the E85.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and E85.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI95 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $90 | $0 |