Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replacement is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe L100 was introduced 3 years before the RZ18 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L100 grades vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax RZ18
L100 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon L100
RZ18 | L100 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax RZ18
L100 | RZ18 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L100 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L100 against the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and RZ18 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and RZ18.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $210 |