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Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P300 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 8 months earlier than the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P300 grades vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Pentax WG-2

 P300 WG-2 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon P300

 WG-2 P300 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Pentax WG-2

 P300 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P300 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the WG-2.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and WG-2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
27
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
63
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix P300Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-05-31 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $350