Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S620 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
S620 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S620
WG-1 GPS | S620 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
S620 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications 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 S620 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $37 | $350 |