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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was unveiled 24 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L110 grades vs the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-2

 L110 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L110

 WG-2 L110 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-2

 L110 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has got exterior 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) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 compared to the WG-2.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and WG-2 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $350