Nikon S6000 vs Pentax WG-3

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6000 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 4 years before the WG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6000 scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 against the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.