Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
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The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L20 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| L20 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon L20
| WG-3 GPS | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| L20 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has got exterior 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 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 and the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $120 | $350 |