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Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled at a similar time to the RS1500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L120 matches up versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Pentax RS1500

 L120 RS1500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L120

 RS1500 L120 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Pentax RS1500

 L120 RS1500 
RevealedFebruary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 vs the RS1500.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and RS1500 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging features
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging features
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix L120Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $150