Nikon L840 vs Pentax XG-1

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L840 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 7 months later than the XG-1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the L840 matches up vs the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 offers external measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L840 versus the XG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and XG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L840 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.