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Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L810 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced about the same time to the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the L810 grades versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax WG-2

 L810 WG-2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon L810

 WG-2 L810 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax WG-2

 L810 WG-2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 against the WG-2.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WG-2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $350