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Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 13 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L110 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax S1

 L110 S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon L110

 S1 L110 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax S1

 L110 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L110 versus the S1.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and S1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography info
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 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 life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $174