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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the L110 matches up against the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-1

 L110 WG-1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon L110

 WG-1 L110 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-1

 L110 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 offers external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L110 against the WG-1.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and WG-1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WG-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
35
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 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 sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 406g (0.90 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $350