Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1000pj matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj against the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor tech.