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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 6 months later than the WG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5300 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax WG-3

 S5300 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S5300

 WG-3 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax WG-3

 S5300 WG-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2013Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5300 against the WG-3.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
66
lighter than others in class (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD 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 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 grams (0.30 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 180 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $300