Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-1

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L610 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 19 months later than the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L610 scores versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 against the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L610 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer L610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.