Nikon S32 vs Pentax E85

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon S32 and Pentax E85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and E85 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was launched 4 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S32 matches up against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S32 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S32 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S32 against the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and E85.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon S32 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S32 should have an edge in sensor tech.