Nikon L610 vs Pentax H90

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L610 and Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the L610 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 features outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 against the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and H90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.