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Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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 S800c vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S800c versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S800c grades against the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax E85

 S800c E85 
ReleasedFebruary 2013September 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S800c

 E85 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax E85

 S800c E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S800c compared to the E85.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and E85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer S800c provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Pentax E85 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography information
Pentax E85 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Pentax E85
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-04 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 140 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $290 $0