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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L26 was brought out within a month of the WG-2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L26 scores against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax WG-2

 L26 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L26

 WG-2 L26 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2

 L26 WG-2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L26 vs the WG-2.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and WG-2.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
27
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix L26Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 164g (0.36 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 photos 260 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $70 $350