Nikon L19 vs Pentax S1

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon L19 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S1 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was unveiled 3 years before the S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L19 scores versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L19 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L19 versus the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax S1 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.