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Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L24 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed very close to the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L24 grades against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax S1

 L24 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon L24

 S1 L24 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax S1

 L24 S1 
RevealedFebruary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L24 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 versus the S1.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
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 S1
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
33
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 157 grams (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 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 life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $174