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Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 4 months before the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L20 grades vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax W80

 L20 W80 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon L20

 W80 L20 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax W80

 L20 W80 
IntroducedFebruary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 vs the W80.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and W80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax W80 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Pentax W80
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Pentax W80
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Pentax W80
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix L20Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $250