Nikon D5300 vs Pentax E85

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D5300 and Pentax E85, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and E85 (12MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and E85 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The D5300 was released 4 years after the E85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D5300 scores against the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D5300 against the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and E85 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and E85.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5300 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern D5300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.