Nikon L100 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L100 and Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 11 months prior to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L100 grades against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L100 versus the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and H90 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax H90 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.