Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 13 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the P310 grades vs the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older P310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.