Clicky

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Later Model is Nikon L120
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon L110 versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The L110 was unveiled 13 months before the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L110 grades against the RS1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax RS1500

 L110 RS1500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L110

 RS1500 L110 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax RS1500

 L110 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L110 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L110 vs the RS1500.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and RS1500 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
35
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $150