Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 5 months later than the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P310 grades against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 versus the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.