Nikon S9500 vs Pentax E85

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S9500 vs Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and E85 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S9500 matches up against the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9500 against the E85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and E85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.