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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P310 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 12 months prior to the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P310 matches up vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax WG-10

 P310 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon P310

 WG-10 P310 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-10

 P310 WG-10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P310 versus the WG-10.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older P310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $0