Nikon L24 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L24 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 13 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L24 matches up against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 compared to the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and I-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L24 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L24 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.