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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 12 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax WG-2

 L28 WG-2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L28

 WG-2 L28 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-2

 L28 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers exterior dimensions 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-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 versus the WG-2.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and WG-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent L28 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
33
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (280 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 280 images 260 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $350