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Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L31 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was brought out 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L31 scores versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Pentax Q10

 L31 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2012More recent by 29 months
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon L31

 Q10 L31 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Pentax Q10

 L31 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L31 compared to the Q10.

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and Q10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L31 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger L31 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Pentax Q10
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L31
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
68
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
has built in flash
low battery (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
65
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Nikon L31 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Coolpix L31Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Pentax Q10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-09-10
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 200 photos 270 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $350