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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L100 versus Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 4 months before the W80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the L100 scores vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax W80

 L100 W80 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon L100

 W80 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax W80

 L100 W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2009June 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon L100 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 and the W80.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and W80 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and W80.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax W80 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
38
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix L100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-06-25
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $250