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Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S1 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 24 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L28 matches up against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax S1

 L28 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon L28

 S1 L28 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax S1

 L28 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with 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) while the Pentax S1 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 against the S1.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L28 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Pentax S1
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery power (280 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-03-02
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 157g (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 Overall 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
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $174