Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed August 2012
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L610 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L610 was introduced 11 months prior to the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L610 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
L610 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon L610
WG-3 GPS | L610 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
L610 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L610 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L610 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-08-09 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 238g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 125 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 type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $350 |