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Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and H90 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was brought out 11 months earlier than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L19 grades versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax H90

 L19 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon L19

 H90 L19 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax H90

 L19 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 has got external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 versus the H90.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax H90 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Pentax H90
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
57
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix L19Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $150