Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Pentax P80
L120 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon L120
P80 | L120 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Pentax P80
L120 | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Nikon L120 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and P80 is 75 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |