Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P300 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 4 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P300 grades vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P300 features external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Nikon P300 versus Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 vs the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and WG-1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.