Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was brought out 20 months later than the WG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S33 scores versus the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 and the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S33 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.