Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax VS20
L26 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon L26
VS20 | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax VS20
L26 | VS20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Nikon L26 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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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 |