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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax WG-2

 P310 WG-2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon P310

 WG-2 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-2

 P310 WG-2 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-06-22 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
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 Overall 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 230 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $700 $350