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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 17 months after the RZ18 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L28 grades against the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax RZ18

 L28 RZ18 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon L28

 RZ18 L28 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax RZ18

 L28 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L28 against the RZ18.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and RZ18.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher L28 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Pentax RZ18 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (178g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery (280 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography features
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-09-12
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display 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 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $210