Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Nikon L110
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L120 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L120 scores against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
L120 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L120
WG-2 GPS | L120 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
L120 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WG-2 GPS is 75 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 330 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $300 |