Nikon L28 vs Pentax W80

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L28 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 3 years after the W80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the L28 scores against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 and the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and W80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have an edge in sensor innovation.