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Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S32 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was manufactured 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S32 grades versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S32 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S32

 WG-2 GPS S32 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S32 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S32 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
33
good MP (13MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
58
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S32Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $300