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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L24 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L24 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L24 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L24

 WG-2 GPS L24 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L24 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 comes with outside measurements 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 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L24 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
33
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-09 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 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
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $300