Nikon S3500 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3500 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3500 scores against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3500 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3500 against the WG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.