Nikon L21 vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon L21 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L21 grades versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L21 and the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.