Nikon P340 vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P340 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was announced 2 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P340 matches up against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P340 versus the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WG-2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger P340 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.