Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Nikon L100
- Renewed by Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L110 was launched within a month of the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the L110 scores against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax E90
L110 | E90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon L110
E90 | L110 |
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Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax E90
L110 | E90 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L110 versus the E90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and E90 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and E90.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L110 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 13.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406g (0.90 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $100 |