Nikon L110 vs Pentax X-5

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L110 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was unveiled 3 years prior to the X-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the L110 grades against the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 vs the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and X-5 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax X-5 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.