Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3600 was unveiled 7 months later than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3600 matches up vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax WG-10
S3600 | WG-10 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S3600
WG-10 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax WG-10
S3600 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 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).
Check the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 vs the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WG-10.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Pentax WG-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $0 |