Nikon P340 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions 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 P340 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P340 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer P340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.