Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L20 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L20 was manufactured 11 months before the I-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the L20 grades vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax I-10
L20 | I-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L20
I-10 | L20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax I-10
L20 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L20 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L20 against the I-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and I-10.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax I-10 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $120 | $310 |