Nikon W300 vs Pentax E85

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon W300 versus Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 7 years after the E85 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W300 matches up against the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 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).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the W300 versus the E85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and E85.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.