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Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 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 Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax Q-S1

 L19 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Nikon L19

 Q-S1 L19 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2009More recent by 66 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax Q-S1

 L19 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 and the Q-S1.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and Q-S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography info
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Pentax Q-S1
 Nikon Coolpix L19Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Pentax Q-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range () -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 203 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $250