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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L610 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L610 scores vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Pentax WG-3

 L610 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon L610

 WG-3 L610 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Pentax WG-3

 L610 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L610 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 vs the WG-3.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WG-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (120 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (120 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix L610Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-07-19
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 photos 240 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $300