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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 4 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1000pj matches up vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax WG-10

 S1000pj WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S1000pj

 WG-10 S1000pj 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WG-10

 S1000pj WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj versus the WG-10.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and WG-10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 All around 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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $289 $0