Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L22 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.