Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E85

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E85 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E85 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 11 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z7 II grades against the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the E85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and E85 is 61 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and E85.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an edge in sensor tech.