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Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax I-10

 L100 I-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L100

 I-10 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax I-10

 L100 I-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Pentax I-10
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix L100Pentax Optio I-10
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