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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released September 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 4 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5300 matches up versus the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax E85

 S5300 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2009More recent by 53 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S5300

 E85 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax E85

 S5300 E85 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5300 compared to the E85.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and E85.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S5300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E85 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Pentax E85
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Pentax E85
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (138g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $0