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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S570 versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S570 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S570 matches up versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax WG-3

 S570 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S570

 WG-3 S570 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax WG-3

 S570 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 versus Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 against the WG-3.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and WG-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $300