Nikon L100 vs Pentax X90

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 17 months earlier than the X90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L100 grades vs the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has external 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) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 versus the X90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and X90 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and X90.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.