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Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed at a similar time to the VS20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the L810 grades versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax VS20

 L810 VS20 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon L810

 VS20 L810 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax VS20

 L810 VS20 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L810 and the VS20.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and VS20 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and VS20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (235g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $106