Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E85

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 4 years after the E85 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 compared to the E85.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and E85.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S3600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.