Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax W80
L20 | W80 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon L20
W80 | L20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax W80
L20 | W80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | June 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |