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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 4 months prior to the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L28 matches up versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Pentax WG-10

 L28 WG-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon L28

 WG-10 L28 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-10

 L28 WG-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 vs the WG-10.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
32
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small 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-10 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
47
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
29
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery type 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $0