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Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 20 months later than the W80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L24 matches up vs the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax W80

 L24 W80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon L24

 W80 L24 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax W80

 L24 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the W80.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and W80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L24 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer L24 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
33
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Pentax W80
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-06-25
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $250