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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Announced September 2009
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L810 and Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 2 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L810 grades versus the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax E85

 L810 E85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon L810

 E85 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax E85

 L810 E85 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 compared to the E85.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and E85 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and E85.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent L810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
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rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $0