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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L24 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 L24 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the L24 matches up versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax WG-10

 L24 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L24

 WG-10 L24 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-10

 L24 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the WG-10.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L24 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
57
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images 260 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $0