Reasons to choose Coolpix L15
Released in 2007, Coolpix L15 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L15
vs Nikon Coolpix P1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix L1538 mm²
Coolpix P1- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Coolpix P1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L15MetricCoolpix P1
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.76 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight170 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL8 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P1 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L15 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L15 and Coolpix P1 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L15 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P1
Released in 2005, Coolpix P1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.