Nikon P300 vs Pentax WG-10

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P300 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P300 matches up vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 against the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and WG-10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.