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Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S5100 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 3 years before the WG-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5100 matches up versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Pentax WG-10

 S5100 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S5100

 WG-10 S5100 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Pentax WG-10

 S5100 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5100 and the WG-10.

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and WG-10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $0