Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-10
L110 | WG-10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L110
WG-10 | L110 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-10
L110 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |