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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the L110 matches up vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-10

 L110 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L110

 WG-10 L110 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-10

 L110 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 and the WG-10.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and WG-10 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
35
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 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
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $0