Nikon L28 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 5 months prior to the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L28 matches up against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L28 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.