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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P310 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P310 was released 11 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P310 grades against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P310 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJune 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon P310

 WG-1 GPS P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P310 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P310 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P310 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $350