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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 23 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW110 grades against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AW110 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon AW110

 WG-1 GPS AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 AW110 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the AW110 against the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent AW110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $350