Nikon L19 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon L19 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and I-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was brought out 11 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L19 grades versus the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 vs Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L19 versus the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and I-10.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax I-10 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.