Nikon L110 vs Pentax VS20

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L110 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 24 months prior to the VS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L110 scores vs the VS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 and the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and VS20 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and VS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older L110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.