Nikon S30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was launched within a month of the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S30 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S30 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S30 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.