Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax I-10
L28 | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L28
I-10 | L28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax I-10
L28 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |