Nikon S100 vs Pentax WG-10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 22 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S100 grades versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S100 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.