Clicky

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L110 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The L110 was brought out 17 months before the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L110 scores against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax RZ10

 L110 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon L110

 RZ10 L110 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax RZ10

 L110 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 vs the RZ10.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and RZ10 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and RZ10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon L110 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $200