Nikon A1000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon A1000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.