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Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 24 months after the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L810 scores versus the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax W90

 L810 W90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L810

 W90 L810 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax W90

 L810 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the W90.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and W90 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and W90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L810 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Pentax W90
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
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reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $120