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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L22 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L22

 WG-2 GPS L22 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L22 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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