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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S570 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S570 grades versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax WG-10

 S570 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S570

 WG-10 S570 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax WG-10

 S570 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 features external 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S570 against the WG-10.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and WG-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $0