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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 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 RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L28 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 23 months after the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L28 grades against the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax RS1500

 L28 RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon L28

 RS1500 L28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax RS1500

 L28 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 provides 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 RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 and the RS1500.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
47
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 280 photos 260 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $150