Nikon P330 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P330 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was revealed 14 months after the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P330 matches up vs the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 and Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P330 versus the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.