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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L24 matches up vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Pentax WG-3

 L24 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon L24

 WG-3 L24 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-3

 L24 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 and the WG-3.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WG-3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
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 recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $300