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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW130 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AW130 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 37 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon AW130

 WG-2 GPS AW130 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AW130 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AW130 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
73
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 370 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $398 $300