Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L22 was announced 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the L22 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
L22 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L22
WG-2 GPS | L22 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
L22 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $130 | $300 |