Nikon L26 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.