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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S33 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S33 was brought out 4 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S33 grades against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax WG-1

 S33 WG-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S33

 WG-1 S33 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-1

 S33 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S33 versus the WG-1.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S33 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (13MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (221g)
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
58
weather proofing
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (221g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix S33Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $350