Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P330 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was released 19 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P330 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P330 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P330 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P330 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.