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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Released September 2009
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 5 months later than the E85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 scores versus the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax E85

 S6000 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S6000

 E85 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax E85

 S6000 E85 
ReleasedFebruary 2010September 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6000 against the E85.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and E85.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Pentax E85
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Pentax E85 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $0