Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Refreshed by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L100 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe L100 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L100 scores against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Pentax WG-10
L100 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L100
WG-10 | L100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Pentax WG-10
L100 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L100 and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 vs the WG-10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and WG-10 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and WG-10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $0 |