Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S570 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.