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Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L24 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured very close to the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L24 grades versus the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax RS1500

 L24 RS1500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L24

 RS1500 L24 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax RS1500

 L24 RS1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L24 against the RS1500.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and RS1500.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
33
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $150