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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched February 2010
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L22 matches up vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Pentax WG-10

 L22 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L22

 WG-10 L22 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-10

 L22 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 against the WG-10.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-10.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $0