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Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Announced September 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S620 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 7 months before the E85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S620 matches up against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax E85

 S620 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S620

 E85 S620 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax E85

 S620 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 versus the E85.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and E85.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Pentax E85
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Pentax E85
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lighter than others in class (120g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S620Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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