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Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L28 scores versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax I-10

 L28 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L28

 I-10 L28 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax I-10

 L28 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L28 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L28 and the I-10.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
47
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $310