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Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S570 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced within a month of the E85 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S570 matches up vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax E85

 S570 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S570

 E85 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax E85

 S570 E85 
IntroducedAugust 2009September 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S570 vs the E85.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and E85.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography features
Pentax E85 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Pentax E85 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $0