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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax W90

 L22 W90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L22

 W90 L22 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax W90

 L22 W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax Optio W90
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