Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5200 matches up against the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 and the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S5200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.