Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax S1
L110 | S1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon L110
S1 | L110 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax S1
L110 | S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |