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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 18 months before the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L110 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 L110 WG-1 GPS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon L110

 WG-1 GPS L110 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 L110 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 comes with external dimensions 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 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L110 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and WG-1 GPS is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $350