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Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P100 matches up against the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Pentax XG-1

 P100 XG-1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Nikon P100

 XG-1 P100 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Pentax XG-1

 P100 XG-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P100 against the XG-1.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and XG-1 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and XG-1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography information
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography features
Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography features
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (481g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography info
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (481g)
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (567g)
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Nikon P100 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Pentax XG-1
 Nikon Coolpix P100Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $599