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Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • New Model is Nikon P340
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P330 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was brought out 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the P330 matches up versus the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax WG-1

 P330 WG-1 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2011More recent by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon P330

 WG-1 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax WG-1

 P330 WG-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P330 and the WG-1.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer P330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P330
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-04 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $350