Nikon L830 vs Pentax WG-10

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L830 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released 7 months later than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L830 grades vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L830 vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L830 against the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WG-10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L830 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer L830 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.