Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L22 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The L22 was manufactured within a month of the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L22 matches up versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax W90
L22 | W90 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L22
W90 | L22 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax W90
L22 | W90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L22 versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 and the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and W90.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 37-134mm (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 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $120 |