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Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L20 grades vs the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax E90

 L20 E90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon L20

 E90 L20 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax E90

 L20 E90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 features outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L20 vs the E90.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and E90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Pentax E90
54
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix L20Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
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
Retail cost $120 $100