Nikon L610 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.