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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 7 months after the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L610 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L610 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon L610

 WG-2 GPS L610 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L610 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 features outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L610 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer L610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
66
lighter than competition (240g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L610Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-09 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 120 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $300