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Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L110 versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was announced 7 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the L110 grades vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax P80

 L110 P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon L110

 P80 L110 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax P80

 L110 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L110 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L110 versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L110 and the P80.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and P80 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger L110 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $200