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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 24 months before the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1000pj scores vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S1000pj WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S1000pj

 WG-1 GPS S1000pj 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S1000pj WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj against the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $289 $350