Nikon Z5 vs Pentax E85

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax E85, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E85 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 10 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z5 grades vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E85 is 62 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and E85.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.