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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L19 matches up versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Pentax WG-10

 L19 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L19

 WG-10 L19 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Pentax WG-10

 L19 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the L19 compared to the WG-10.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and WG-10.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
54
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L19 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix L19Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $0