Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L28 grades vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L28 vs the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer L28 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.