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Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed February 2011
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 L24 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 12 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L24 scores versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax W90

 L24 W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L24

 W90 L24 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax W90

 L24 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L24 vs the W90.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and W90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L24 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Pentax W90
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Pentax W90
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-02-24
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $120