Nikon L19 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L19 and Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and VS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe L19 was introduced 4 years earlier than the VS20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L19 scores against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax VS20
| L19 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon L19
| VS20 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax VS20
| L19 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L19 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L19 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 versus the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and VS20.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax VS20 will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L19 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 235 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $106 |