| Attribute |
Nikon Coolpix L1 × | 
Pentax Optio E40 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L1 | Pentax Optio E40 |
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ |
| Model number | L1 | E40 |
| Camera format | Compact | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2005 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 90 | 94 |
| Width (mm) | 47 | 23 |
| Height (mm) | 61 | 61 |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 177 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.05 | 1.76 |
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | - | RGBG |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
| - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | - | |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 0.6 | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution | | - 320x240
- 320x240
- 640x480
- 640x480
|
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | QuickTime | AVI (MotionJPEG) |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | Zoom-Nikkor | Pentax zoom lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 38.00 - 190.00 | 37.00 - 112.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 5 | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.20 - 0.34 | 0.19 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 50 | 40 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect | 3-point TTL contrast detection |
| Auto focus assist light | - | + |
| Manual focus | - | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | - | 8 |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | 50-200 | Auto (80 - 400), 80, 160, 320, 400, 800, 1000 |
| Auto iso mode | - | - |
| White balance settings | - and flash
- auto white balance
- cloudy
- daylight
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- pre for custom presetting of white balance
| - auto
- custom
- daylight
- fluorescent
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 4 | 1/2000 - 4 |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 256-Segment Matrix metering, plus Center-Weighted, Spot | TTL multi-segment |
| Program auto exposure | - | + |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum | Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | - | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - anytime flash
- auto
- auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
- flash cancel
- slow sync
| - auto flash
- flash off
- flash on
- redeye reduction
|
| Flash range description | 1.8 – 11.6 ft. / 0.5-3.5m (W), 1.8 – 6.7 ft. / 5-2m ft. (T) | Approx 14.1’ (wide), 7.5’ (tele) |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 10 | 10 |
| Included memory type | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | | - |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 4.3 | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 0.6 | - |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 999 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 1.19 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 1 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.29 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 3.8 | - |
| Play -> record time (s) | 0.7 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 8 | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 230 | 240 |
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Usable battery types | - alkaline disposable
- nimh rechargeable
| - alkaline or lithium disposable
- nimh rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x Alkaline AAs |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | | - |
| Os compatibility | | - |