Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax Optio S1

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax Optio S1 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
Pentax Optio S1 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L20Pentax Optio S1
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberL20S1
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9792
Width (mm)2921
Height (mm)6154
Weight (g)135125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1014
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 3216(10.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lensPentax zoom lens, 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 136.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 24.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.65
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.18 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7
  • 33.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto9-point Contrast Detection with face detection, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600)Auto: TBD, Manual: TBD
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range description-12 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)200
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • software suite cd-rom
  • pentax software cdrom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (SR), 720p HD movies, Auto Picture mode detects 14 scene types, Face Detection, Smile Capture



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