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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6000 scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S6000 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S6000

 WG-2 GPS S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S6000 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $300