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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L24 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 12 months earlier than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L24 grades versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax WG-2

 L24 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L24

 WG-2 L24 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-2

 L24 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L24 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 compared to the WG-2.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical 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 220 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $350