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Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon L100 and Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 3 years before the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L100 scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax S1

 L100 S1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon L100

 S1 L100 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax S1

 L100 S1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L100 and the S1.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax S1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Pentax S1
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $174