Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 24 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3600 scores against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3600 and the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.