Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Older Model is Nikon L100
- Refreshed by Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 2009

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L110 and Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L110 was manufactured 8 months later than the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the L110 matches up vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax W80
L110 | W80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon L110
W80 | L110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax W80
L110 | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L110 and Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 against the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and W80 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and W80.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer L110 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2009-06-25 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 support | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 13.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406g (0.90 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $280 | $250 |