Nikon S5200 vs Pentax E85

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years after the E85 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S5200 grades versus the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5200 against the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and E85.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.