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Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L26 and Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched very close to the VS20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the L26 matches up against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax VS20

 L26 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon L26

 VS20 L26 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax VS20

 L26 VS20 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L26 compared to the VS20.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and VS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix L26Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 200 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $70 $106