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Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L28 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L28 was announced 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L28 matches up versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax P80

 L28 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon L28

 P80 L28 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax P80

 L28 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 and the P80.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and P80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
32
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Pentax P80
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Pentax P80
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $200