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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was revealed 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L110 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 L110 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon L110

 WG-3 GPS L110 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 L110 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L110 and the WG-3 GPS.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and WG-3 GPS is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
54
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
35
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 406g (0.90 pounds) 238g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $350