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Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 5 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S100 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S100 WG-2 GPS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kCrisper display (+360k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S100

 WG-2 GPS S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S100 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S100Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Organic LED monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $240 $300