Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon L20 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L20 scores versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L20 versus the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and WG-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.