Nikon S3500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S3500 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 19 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3500 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S3500 against the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.