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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L100 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 4 months before the W60 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L100 grades versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax W60

 L100 W60 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon L100

 W60 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax W60

 L100 W60 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got 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 W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L100 against the W60.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and W60 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and W60.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Pentax W60 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
38
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix L100Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $300