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Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L120 versus Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 19 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the L120 matches up vs the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Pentax P80

 L120 P80 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon L120

 P80 L120 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Pentax P80

 L120 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L120 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 vs the P80.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P80 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and P80.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger L120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix L120Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 330 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $200