Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Refreshed by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L100 was announced 11 months before the I-10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L100 grades versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax I-10
L100 | I-10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L100
I-10 | L100 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax I-10
L100 | I-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 versus the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and I-10 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and I-10.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax I-10 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360g (0.79 lbs) | 153g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $310 |