Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E85

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was manufactured 15 months later than the E85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P7000 matches up vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7000 versus the E85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and E85 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax E85 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger P7000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.