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Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 5 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L110 matches up vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax XG-1

 L110 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Nikon L110

 XG-1 L110 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2010Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax XG-1

 L110 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L110 compared to the XG-1.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and XG-1 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and XG-1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
34
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (567g)
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax XG-1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax XG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2014-07-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
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 slots One One
Retail cost $280 $599