Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-2
L110 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L110
WG-2 | L110 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-2
L110 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
Examine the Nikon L110 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |