Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S5200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 18 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5200 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.