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Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L120 WG-2 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L120

 WG-2 GPS L120 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L120 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L120Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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