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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was brought out 24 months before the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L19 scores versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax WG-1

 L19 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon L19

 WG-1 L19 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax WG-1

 L19 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L19 vs the WG-1.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
54
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
21
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix L19Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $350