Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
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Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L20 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L20 matches up against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax WG-3
| L20 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon L20
| WG-3 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax WG-3
| L20 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L20 and the WG-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and WG-3.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-02-03 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $120 | $300 |