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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced within a month of the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the L26 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L26 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L26

 WG-2 GPS L26 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L26 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L26 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L26Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 198g (0.44 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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