Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax WG-2
P310 | WG-2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon P310
WG-2 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-2
P310 | WG-2 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |