Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax W90
L810 | W90 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L810
W90 | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax W90
L810 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon L810 and Pentax W90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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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 |