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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax WG-1

 L28 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon L28

 WG-1 L28 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-1

 L28 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
38
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
74
good battery (280 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
47
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 images 260 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $350