Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon L100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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax RS1500
L110 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L110
RS1500 | L110 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax RS1500
L110 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |